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08 Champion 198CX |
25"
Tempest, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LMS 520, |
Derrick
S - LA |
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08 225 Merc Pro XS |
Motorguide
72#. 70.8 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
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"My
first Champion but not my last for sure, the ride is |
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awesome.
I've adjusted my jackplate but can only get |
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70.8
mph at 5600 rpms and it starts to chinewalk when I |
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go
into a turn bot not too bad that I can't straighten it out. |
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Everyone
I talk to says that I should be pushing 5800/6000 |
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rpms.
I would appreciated any ideas on how to get more |
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top
end or rpms." |
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01 Champion 193 |
24"
Raker, 8" Slidemaster, Motorguide 767. |
Vegasbasspro1975
- NV |
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01 200 Johnson |
Propshaft
is 3" below the pad. 68.2 mph @ 5900/600 rpm |
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(gps). |
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96 Champion 202 |
26"
Trophy, Lowrance LCX 15, LMS350, Motorguide |
DaveH
- CA |
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Tournament |
67#
Brute. |
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96 200 Merc EFI |
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98 Champion 186 |
Garmin
169 GPS, Garmin 100, Motorguide 71# Digital. |
Hobbinator
- VA |
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98 150 Merc |
60.4
mph (gps). "Boat rides great! A little slower out of the |
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hole
and at the top than I thought it should be. Not |
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complaining
by any means, I just don't think the setup is |
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quite
right. Any tips on this model would be great! I am new |
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to
a jackplate and would love any advice on where this one |
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should
be set at." |
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08 Champion 188CX |
24"
Raker II, Lowrance LMS-520C, MinnKota Pro 80#. |
Babyb
- MD |
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08 200 Evinrude HO |
70
mph (gps). "Brand new boat, just picked it up from |
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Freedom
Outdoors two weeks ago. Great guys." |
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01 Champion 206 |
8"
jackplate, Lowrance/Eagle electronics, Motorguide TM. |
Beaukaiser
- TX |
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01 250 Merc |
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08 Champion CX198 |
25"
Yamaha T1, 10" Bob's, Lowrance 522C, 520, |
Pearidge
- AL |
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08 225 Yamaha |
Motorguide
82#. Propshaft is 3.50" below the pad. |
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74
mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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00 Champion 193 |
25"
Tempest Plus, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance LCX15's (2), |
Gmouser661
- CA |
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00 200 Merc Optimax |
Motorguide
109#. Propshaft is 2.5" below the pad. |
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71
mph @ 5650 rpm (gps). "Great boat, just been trying to |
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get
the chinewalk under control. Chinewalk starts around |
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66
mph." |
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08 Champion 210 |
10"
R&R jackplate, Lowrance X28HD, 510C, |
Fishinfool1
- CA |
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Elite DC |
MinnKota
101#. "Trying to find the right prop and jackplate |
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08 250 HO Evinrude |
height
to make this beast run right." |
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85 Champion |
24"
prop, Motorguide 70# Pro Series. |
BassSER
- OK |
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85 175 Merc |
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07 Champion 200 |
25"
Tempest, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LCX27C, |
Big
Ed - CA |
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DCX Elite |
LMS520,
Motorguide Tour 109#. Propshaft is 4" below |
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07 225 Merc Pro XS |
the
pad. 57-58 mph @ 5300 rpm (gps). "I can't get more |
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top
end by raising or lowering jackplate. I've already |
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experimented
with a 24 Trophy but did not help much. |
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Only
gaiend 1000-1500 rpm and no top end. Also the |
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boat
feels like it sets in the water too much. Not overloaded |
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just
regular to low amount of gear. I love my holeshot and |
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the
boat but want a little bit more top end. Please help!" |
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08 Champion 188 |
Motorguide
TM. "I am wondering if anybody can help me |
Brent
L - TX |
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08 200 Yamaha |
on
cleaning products for the whole entire boat and trailer. |
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Also
any opinions on a 188 with 200 motor rides, I haven't |
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received
my boat yet." |
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89 Champion 184 |
23"
SS prop, Eagle 320, MinnKota 55#. |
JMeasley99
- TX |
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89 175 Mariner |
62
mph @ 5500 rpm (speedo). "JPD Plastics windshield, |
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steering
tilt/trim, electrical rewired, MinnKota 3 bank |
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charger,
hot foot, adding new gauges, rod box storage |
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unit,
Many upgrades! Sweet Dry Ride!!" |
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99 Champion 203 |
25"
Shooter, manual jackplate, Lowrance X65's (2), |
Limomzn
- MA |
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99 225 Evinrude |
MinnKota
80#. |
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08 Champion Elite 210 |
27"
Yamaha, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 520C, |
Champ210
- OH |
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08 300 Yamaha |
LCX28,
Motorguide 36V Tour. "76.5 gps so far but I |
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think
she has more." |
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Updated
5/6/08.... |
"New
top speed of 79 mph gps." |
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85 Champion 185FS |
24"
prop, Lowrance electronics, Motorguide 71#. |
76inthewheatfields
- KS |
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85 175 Merc |
64
mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). "Best riding boat I have been |
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Black Max |
in!!" |
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98 Champion 202 Elite |
25"
Tempest Plus, 6" Rite Hite, Lowrance LCX28C HD, |
Movingtarget
- CA |
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98 200 Merc |
LCX
27C, MotorguideTour Edition 82#. "Bought it in |
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Feb.08,
put new electronics on it, changed prop, cleaned |
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up
wiring, new seats. Loving every minute of it, still learning |
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Lowrances
and a couple of bugs. Best riding boat ever." |
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97 Champion 187 DC |
21"
Merc, 5.5" Bob's manual jackplate, Motorguide 767. |
Runninrusty
- IL |
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85 150 Merc XR2 |
"Would
like to know what height to set plate at and what |
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prop
to run." |
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07 Champion 183CX |
25"
Yamaha, 10" Slidemaster, Garmin 398, Lowrance 135, |
183CXBasser
- FL |
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07 150 Yamaha VMax |
MinnKota
Maxxum 80#. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. |
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60
mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). "I think this boat has more in |
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her!
I've been told a 23" Tempest Plus would be perfect. |
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Any
ideas/suggestions folks?" |
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93 Champion 184 |
25"
Tempest Plus, 10" jackplate, MinnKota Max 74#. |
1fast68
- AR |
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93 175 Merc |
Propshaft
is 3.5" below pad. 64 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). |
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"I
lost some bow lift with the Tempest and I'm going to try |
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to
lower the motor to see if I can get 65 mph with more |
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lift.
Boat handles and fishes real nice and has great hole |
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shot.
Bought this boat 5 months ago and haven't had any |
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problems, I removed the oil injection for peace of
mind." |
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99 Champion 221 Elite |
27"
Tempest, 10" Detwiler hydraulic, Lowrance 522ci, |
Bigguy407
- LA |
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98 300 Merc |
X135,
Motorguide 82# Digital. Propshaft is 1.5" below |
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ProMax |
the
pad. 81 mph @ 6050 rpm (gps). This is the finest rough |
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water
bass boat I have ever owned." |
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94 Champion 184 |
Tempest,
6" Hydro-Jack, Lowrance, Humminbird 586, |
Pastormark
- MO |
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07 150 Merc EFI |
Lowrance,
OMC
TM. 62-63 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). |
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99 Champion 181 |
25"
Renegade, Humminbird 997 SI, 797 CI, Motorguide |
87demonpro
- MA |
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00 150 Evinrude |
767
TM. Propshaft is 4.5" below the pad. |
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55
mph @ 4900 rpm (speedo). |
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07 Champion |
24"
Raker II, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance 332C/GPS front, |
Rich2113
- MI |
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CX 183DC |
332C
GPS dash, MinnKota 74#, hot foot. |
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07 150 Evinrude E-Tec |
Propshaft
is 3.25" below the pad. 58-60 mph @ 5800 rpm. |
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08 Champion 210 |
25"
Tempest, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 520, 525, |
Jackiepurcellb
- MO |
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08 250 Merc XS |
Motorguide
ProTour 36V. 77 mph (gps). "This was the |
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best
looking Bass Boat at the St.Louis Boat Show and we |
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bought
it." |
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96 Champion |
25"
Tempest, 6" Detwiler hydraulic. 74.4 mph @ 6200 rpm |
Charles
D - LA |
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Bass
& Bay 196 |
(gps). |
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97 200 Merc |
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03 Champion 187 DC |
24"
prop, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance electronics, |
Clarker2000
- MD |
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04 175 Yamaha |
MinnKota
Max 74#. 65 mph (gps). |
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91 Champion 201 SCR |
23"
PowerTech, 6" CMC hydraulic, Lowrance LMS250, |
Texas
Toast - TX |
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89 200 Merc EFI |
Eagle
320C, Motorguide 72#. 68.4 mph @ 5900 rpm gps. |
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99 Champion 186 |
Lowrance
100C, 502C, Motorguide Digital Tour 82#. |
Champ186
- NC |
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99 150 Merc Optimax |
67
mph (gps). |
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07 Champion 21SX |
25"
Yamaha VMax, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance |
Mark
S - LA |
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07 300 Yamaha |
electronics,
MinnKota Max 80#. 72 mph @ 6200 rpm |
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VMax HPDI |
(gps).
"Need to step up to 27" prop to drop rpms. |
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At
6200, I think I'm bumpin' the rev limiter." |
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92 Champion 190 |
24"
Raker, 6" Rite Hite, Pinpoint 6200, Lowrance X135, |
Champ19
- TX |
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91 175 Johnson |
MinnKota
74#. 68 mph (so far) @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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Silverstar |
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01 Champion 193 |
25"
Raker, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance X65, Motorguide |
Greg
G - NV |
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01 200 Johnson HO |
767.
Propshaft is 2" below the pad. 75 mph @ 6000 rpm |
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(gps). |
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07 Champion 210 Elite |
Merc
prop, manual jackplate, Lowrance 28C HD, |
HX3RON
- AZ |
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07 250 Merc ProXS |
111C
HD, Motorguide Tour Edition. 70+ mph @ 5000 |
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rpm
(gps). "Haven't hit optimum rpm at wot yet." |
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92 Champion 201 DC |
23"
Yamaha ProSeries, Humminbird electronics, |
Flukenlizard
- TX |
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92 200 Yamaha ProV |
MinnKota
70#. 63 mph @ 58-5900 rpm (gps). |
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01 Champion 203 Elite |
26"
Tempest Plus, 8" Detwiler, Lowrance LCX-20c, |
BRETT
- OK |
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01 225 Merc EFI |
LCX-27c,
Motorguide TM. Propshaft is 3.25" below pad. |
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74.7
mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
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88 Champion 201 F/S |
23"
Trophy Plus, Humminbird 3D, 200 DX, Motorguide |
Jeff
W - MN |
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99 200 Merc |
Brute.
65+ @ 5800 rpm (speedo). "Have had the boat for |
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1
month, it's in incredible shape. People think it's new! |
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Learning
how to drive it yet. Older style fish and ski with |
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lounge
seats in front of the consoles. Great family and |
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fishing
rig! Top speed is unknown at this point I hit 65 mph |
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(speedo)
and backed off due to choppy conditions. |
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Speedo
needle was still climbing! Will update with a GPS |
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speed
when I can." |
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89 Champion 201 |
22"
prop, 6" jackplate, Motorguide 67 Brute. |
Texas
- TX |
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89 200 Mariner |
54
mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). "This Champ was camo |
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wrapped
due to gelcoat fade." |
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05 Champion 187 |
22"
Raker, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance, Garmin 172 GPS, |
M
Vaughn - TX |
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06 175 Evinrude E-Tec |
Motorguide
Digital Tour 81#. Propshaft is 3" below pad. |
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55
mph @ 5300 rpm (gps). "Well after a year of tinkering |
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I'm
still in the same position, the boat still won't perform. |
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I'm
only getting 54-55 gps. This boat should be doing at |
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Updated
5/4/08...... |
least
60-65. Other than swapping props I don't know what |
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else
to do, any suggestions on new brand/pitch would be |
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greatly
appreciated. This boat has not performed since I |
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bought
it new in 2006 with a 175 E-Tec." |
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00 Champion 187 Elite |
25"
Tempest. 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LCX-17m, |
Royjulius
- SD |
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00 175 Merc |
332C,
Motorguide Brute 67#. "One of my favorite lakes |
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is
a mile high and I can still hit 60+ (bps) with this boat. |
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The
previous owner said he could get 70 mph at 1000 ft. |
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It
rockets out of the hole and turns on a dime. Plenty of |
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Updated 5/3/08..... |
front
deck considering the narrow beam. Huge rod lockers. |
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I
thought about getting a bigger one, but with gas going up |
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I think this one will do
just fine. It's pretty cheap to tow and |
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to
run. Champs rule!" |
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84 Champion 184DC |
25"
Trophy, 6" T-H Marine, Lowrance X15MT, X135, |
Ssimpala71
- MO |
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84 200 Merc |
Motorguide
Brute 756. Propshaft is 4.5" below the pad. |
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56
mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). "Engine height and speed |
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numbers
were before I installed the jackplate. Don't know |
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numbers
yet with the jackplate installed." |
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07 Champion 200 |
25"
Tempest, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LMS-520C's (2), |
Greg
P - OK |
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DCX Elite |
Motorguide
Tour 82#. 70.1 mph @ 5920 rpm (gps). |
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07 225 Merc ProXS |
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04 Champion 203DC |
26"
Tempest Plus, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance electronics, |
PokeyTN
- TN |
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03 250 Merc XS |
Motorguide
82#. Propshaft is 4.25" below the pad. |
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Optimax |
69.9
mph @ 5650 rpm (gps). "This is my 1st Champion |
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and
my 1st Merc. This boat should run mid 70's, I have |
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tried
to raise the motor to get R's but lose speed & lift, |
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rooster
tail is too high, approx. 8-10' off the water. I have |
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read
that 225's are pushing 203' in the low 70's. I've been |
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told
that you don't have to trim the Mercs as high as OMC's |
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but
on this boat I do to get the lift and rpms. If anyone has |
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any
suggestions please let me know." |
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95 Champion Contender |
24"
Raker, 10" jackplate, Lowrance 332C, Motorguide |
RWells
- AZ |
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95 175 Merc |
Tour
82#. 63 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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88 Champion 17'6" |
24"
Quicksilver, Eagle/Lowrance electronics, MinnKota. |
Bucktail
- WI |
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90 175 Merc |
55-59
mph (gps). "Could use some advice on this boat, |
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anything
about it would help Thanks, Mike." |
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88 Champion 18.4 DCR |
8"
Rite Hite, Lowrance X70A's (2), Motorguide 365 Brute. |
FK
- IN |
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88 175 Merc |
Motor
is 5.5" off the transom. "It needs a little refinement |
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but
it's perfect to just catch a lot of fish!" |
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98 Champion 202 |
25"
Trophy Plus, Detwiler hydraulic, Lowrance 332C |
PhilR
- TX |
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98 225 Merc EFI |
(console),
Eagle 320 GPS (bow). Motorguide 82# Digital. |
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74
mph (gps). "Just recently bought this boat and love it!! |
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I
had always heard about the ride of a Champion and now |
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I'm
convinced. I don't see how the ride and handling could |
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be
beat. Pictures to follow." |
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90 Champion SCRD |
Eagle
electronics, Motorguide Brute 750. 75 mph @ 5000 |
Thomas24
- SC |
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90 200 Merc |
rpm
(speedo). |
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99 Champion 191DC |
25"
Raker, Garmin GPS Map 178, Lowrnace X35, |
Steve
- OH |
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99 200 Johnson |
Motorguide
TR82. 63 mph (gps). |
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93 Champion 201 DC |
23"
Trophy, 6" Hi Jacker, Lowrance electronics, |
DougM32
- WA |
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Elite |
Motorguide
67#. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. |
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93 200 Merc EFI |
59
mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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03 Champion 188 Elite |
24"
Tempest Plus, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance X125, |
Champion188Elite
- OH |
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03 200 Merc |
Eagle
480, MinnKota Maxxum 74#. Propshaft is 3.25" |
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below
the pad. 70.4 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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07 Champion CX206 |
27"
Tempest, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 113c HD, |
Chris
M - TX |
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07 250 Merc |
520c,
Motorguide 82#
Tour. 75 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
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04 Champion 203 DC |
26"
Tempest Plus, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance, Motorguide |
PokeyTN
- TN |
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03 250 Merc XS |
82#.
Propshaft is 4.25" below the pad. 69.9 mph @ 5650 |
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Optimax |
rpms
(gps). |
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89 Champion 201 DC |
26"
Trophy, Lowrance X75, X70A, Motorguide 71#. |
Ron
H - OH |
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97 250 Merc |
Low
70's mph @ 5100 rpm (speedo). |
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"Still
learnin' about setup. 1st boat and I don't think it is |
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seeing
all it's able to. Open to suggestions." |
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04 Champion 196 Elite |
25"
Yamaha ProSeries, 10" R&R, Humminbird Matrix 97, |
Leeman22
- IA |
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04 200 Yamaha VMax |
Humminbird
Matrix, MinnKota 101# Pro. Propshaft is |
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3.25"
below the pad. |
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04 Champion |
25"
Tempest, 10" CMC, Lowrance X51, MinnKota |
B.C.
- WI |
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193 DC CX |
Maxxum
74#. 72 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
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04 200 Yamaha EFI |
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00 Champion 191 |
25"
Yamaha ProSeries, 8" Rite Hite, Lowrance LMS332C, |
Dustin0425
- AR |
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00 200 Yamaha HPDI |
MinnKota
74#. Propshaft is 3" below the pad. |
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65
mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). |
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95 Champion 186 |
10"
Powerlift, Garmin Fishfinder 100, Eagle Strata 128, |
Bensford66
- IL |
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Contender
DC |
MinnKota
Maxxum 74#. 60 mph (gps). "Best boat ever |
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95 150 Johnson |
built,
best ride ever had! This boat has lots of extras, |
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(two
bank charger, Lowrance depth sounder, hot foot...), |
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and
is fairly new to me, and I fell in love with her after one |
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ride
and a few hours of fishing from the huge bow. |
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96 Champion 221 |
25"
Trophy, CMC hydraulic, Eagle Fish Elite 500C's (2), |
Champ221
- OH |
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DCX Elite |
Motorguide
80#. "Just pick up (3/07), haven't run yet, |
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96 225 Mariner |
looking
forward to it. I'll update as soon as the lake thaws. |
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Way
friggin bigger than the old rig." |
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00 Champion 203 |
26"
Trophy Plus, 6" RiteHite hydraulic, Lowrance X85 |
Jeff
S - ON |
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DCX Elite |
at
console, Lowrance flasher in bow, LMX520C in bow. |
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00 225 Merc EFI |
Motorguide
Tour Digital 82#. Propshaft is 3.5" below pad. |
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71
mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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06 Champion 187CX |
25"
Yamaha, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance 135's (2), |
Pete
1 - VA |
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06 150 Yamaha |
Motorguide
82#. "New, hasn't been in the water yet." |
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00 Champion 186DC |
25"
Trophy Plus, 12" Slidemaster, Lowrance LMS332C, |
Champ
guy 07 - WI |
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98 175 Merc |
X67C,
MinnKota Maxum 65#. Propshaft is 2.5" below |
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the
pad. 67 mph @ 5450 rpm (gps). "Love my Champ, |
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had it
two seasons now and can cut in the corners like no |
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other
boat I've rode in (besides other Champs that it). |
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Got
my prop "labbed" will post new #'s this spring." |
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07 Champion 200 |
25"
Tempest, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance LMS332C's |
Champ2E
- SC |
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07 225XS Merc |
(2),
Lowrance X135, Motorguide Tour 82#. |
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71
mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). "Boat is awesome..Been in |
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Champions
since 1987 and this is by far the best yet. |
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Way
to go Champion on the new design. Just take a drive |
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and
you will see why the name....Proves It's A Champion." |
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00 Champion 202DC |
25"
Yamaha. "Just picked up the boat last week. She is in |
Trophyhunter1979
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Tournament |
the
shop having a new hot foot, blinker trim and a CD |
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00 225 Yamaha |
player/amp/speakers
installed. Will post pics soon!" |
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04 Champion 203 |
25"
Tempest, 10" Rite Hite, MinnKota 74#. Propshaft is |
Phil
Carver - OH |
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04 225 Merc |
3.5"
below the pad. 70.6 mph @ 5750 rpm (gps). |
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"Great
rough water boat! Looking to better the setup to try |
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to
obtain more speed. Is it possible? If not, this boat is |
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awesome." |
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06 Champion 210 Elite |
25"
Yamaha T1, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 332C, |
Rob
S - VA |
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06 250 Yamaha |
102C,
MinnKota 101 Pro. 73 mph @ 6000 rpm (gps). |
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96 Champion 221 Elite |
25"
Trophy, 10" Detwiler, Lowrance LCX15 w/GPS, |
BankShot
- TX |
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99 225 Merc EFI |
X15,
Motorguide Digital 84#. Propshaft is 3.5" below the |
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pad.
74 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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00 Champion 186DC |
25"
Trophy, 12" CMC jackplate, Lowrance 332c, X67c, |
Champ
guy 07 - WI |
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98 175 Merc EFI |
MinnKota
Maxxum 65#. Propshaft is 2.25" below the pad. |
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66
mph @ 5450 rpm (gps). "Love my Champ! Love the |
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way
it rides, handles and everything else about it. Still |
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playing
around with the jackplate for right height, any tips |
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are
welcome." |
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96 Champion 186 |
25"
Trophy, Lowrance LMS 480, Eagle 480, Motorguide |
CuedogRI
- RI |
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96 150 Merc EFI |
Tour
82#. 60 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
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"Bought
used in Nov '06 and I've been fortunate the gods |
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blessed
the northeast with a mild start to winter so I have |
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had
it out 6 or 8 times. The ride is incredible and plenty of |
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power
for the lakes in my area. Great hole shot! I'm not too |
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sure
I like the Motorguide Tour. It is all motorized turning |
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not
cable; maybe I just need time using it. I would really |
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appreciate
any feedback or advice from fellow Champion |
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owners." |
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86 Champion 186 F/S |
23"
Quicksilver prop, Humminbird Matrix 17, Humminbird |
James
M - MO |
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86 150 Mariner |
Fish
Finder 535, Motorguuide Tracker Pro 50. |
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Magnum |
64
mph @ 5500 rpm (speedo). |
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01 Champion 181 DC |
25"
Trophy Plus, 6" Hi Jacker, Lowrance 334C, |
Portdawg
- AL |
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01 150 Yamaha VMax |
Motorguide
84# Digital. Propshaft is 3" below the pad. |
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58
mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). "Just bought it after returning |
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from
Iraq. Great ride but seems a bit slow compared to |
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other
181's on the page. Any assistance in whether the |
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setup/prop
is correct would be appreciated." |
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87 Champion |
23"
prop, Eagle electronics, Motorguide Brute 56. |
MarkD
- AR |
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SuperChamp |
63
mph @ 5950 rpm (gps). "New motor less than 2 hours. |
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89 135 Mariner |
Really
too big for boat, but lots of fun." |
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98 Champion |
25"
Tempest, 6" jackplate, Lowrance GlobalMap 2000, |
Jet
Doc - AR |
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221 Elite |
X-85,
Motorguide Tour. Propshaft is 3.25" below pad. |
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98 225 Merc |
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03 Champion 203 |
25"
Tempest, 10" jackplate, Lowrance 332C, X102, |
BassBooger
- AR |
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03 200 Merc 3.0L |
MinnKota.
76 mph @ 5600 rpm (speedo). |
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"I
just bought this boat, it had less than 20 hours on the |
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motor,
I had a 206 Champion with a 250XB, I loved it but |
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I
will tell you that my 203 runs better, faster and better on |
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gas.
Don't get me wrong, the 206 has great fishing room |
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but
I feel that the 203 is a better all around boat." |
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06 Champion 203CX |
25"
Merc prop, 10" Rite Hite, Lowrance 332C's (2), |
Mike
M - VA |
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04 250 Merc |
Motorguide
Tour 82#. Propshaft is 3.5" below pad. |
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68
mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). |
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92 Champion 201 Elite |
24"
prop, Eagle Fishstrike 2000C, Lowrance LCX15mt, |
Jrw7878
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92 200 Yamaha |
Motorguide
Tour 82#. 59 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
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06 Champion 206 Elite |
26"
Merc prop, Lowrance 332C, 480, MinnKota Maxxum |
DougA
- MI |
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06 225 Evinrude |
Pro
101#. "Boat runs great!! Love the ride." |
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06 Champion 187DCX |
23"
Yamaha, 12" Slidemaster, Lowrance X135, Eagle |
Fred
Myers - FL |
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06 150 Yamaha |
Fish
Elite 500C, MinnKota Maxxum 70#. Propshaft is |
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3.75"
below the pad. |
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01 Champion 193 |
25"
Tempest, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance X65, |
Peezul
- AZ |
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Tournament |
Motorguide. |
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01 200 Merc EFI |
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93 Champion 176DCR |
25"
Predator, Lowrance/Eagle electronics, Motorguide. |
Bass
Tracker - TX |
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93 150 Mariner |
"Just
purchased the boat, have not ran it that much. |
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As
soon as I can get some pics, I will post them." |
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