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8/29/10 |
CHAMPION -
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04 Champion 206DC |
25"
Tempest Plus, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance 480 GPS, |
GOMA
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03 250 Yamaha VMax |
Lowrance
X97, MinnKota Maxxum 74#. |
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Propshaft
is 3.5" below pad. 71 mph @ 5750 rpm (gps). |
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"Boat
is White with Dk Blue bottom, carpet & console. |
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Has
a Yellow, Blue and Red gel fade stripe. Been a Skeeter |
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man
forever. Would be hard to go back. Trying to set boat |
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up.
Have run several props. Also run a 25" Trophy Plus |
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with
a blowout ring. Seems to handle better and the speed |
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is
about the same but turns 5900 to 6000 rpms. Looking |
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for
a 26 Trophy to try and trade for the 25." |
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03 Champion 188DC |
25"
Renegade, 10" SlideMaster, Lowrance X71, X85, |
Speedbump
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04 200 Evinrude |
Lowrance LMS 3300C, MinnKota
Maxxum 67#. |
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Motor
is 3" off transom. 71 mph (speedo). "The boat |
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chines
pretty bad above 68-69 mph....I need to get some |
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measurements
on the motor height. This is my 2nd |
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Champion,
I traded my 1993 191 DC Elite with a 1993 |
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Evinrude
150 Intruder in on this boat. This boat has a |
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better
ride than my old one did." |
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02 Champion 193 |
25"
Tempest Plus, 8" Slidemaster, Garmin 168, |
Poe400
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02 200 Merc |
Lowrance
X49, Motorguide Tour Edition 82#. |
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Motor
is 4" off the transom. 72 mph @ 5850 rpm (gps). |
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"Boger
worked Tempest, hydraulic steering, handles like |
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a
dream - rough water happy! No chine walk, moderate |
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holeshot." |
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91 Champion 190 DC |
Tempest
prop, Powerlift jackplate, Lowrance LMS 350, |
Ridendecide196
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92 200 Mercury |
Lowrance
digital depth gauge, Motorguide Tour Edition. |
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70
mph @ 6100-6200 rpm. "Hydraulic steering, lighted |
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boxes,
2 bank onboard charger, hot foot, new Champion |
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seats.
I'm only 23 years old and my first bass boat. |
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Wanted
one since I was a little kid, finally got one! |
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Like
they say, ridendecide, once you ride in a Champion, |
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you
won't want anything else! "Except the newest model |
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available!" |
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94 Champion 186 |
25"
Trophy, 6" CMC, 2 Lowrance X75's, 2 Lowrance |
Stu924
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DCX Elite |
1240's.
MinnKota Maxxum 74#. |
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98 175 Merc EFI |
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99 Champion 187 Elite |
Lowrance
X65, Lowrance LMS 160, Motorguide TM. |
Kris
- IL |
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99 175 Evinrude |
73
mph (speedo). |
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01 ChampioN |
24"
Turbo, 10" jackplate, Lowrance X19, X17 |
BobJ
- NY |
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206 Elite |
Motorguide
TourEdition 109# TM. Propshaft is 2" below |
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01 225 Merc EFI |
pad.
62
mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
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01 Champion 196 Elite |
25"
Tempest, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance LMX 240 (dash), |
B
Milam - TX |
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01 200 Yamaha |
Lowrance
X71 (bow), Motorguide TE 82#. |
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65
mph @ 4700 rpm (gps). |
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"The
new "beam-forward" design is awesome! I've owned |
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2
other Champions and this one is the best so far. I am |
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a
little disappointed with the top speed but the ride is great |
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and
the hole shot is fast. I really like the wider decks. I can |
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fish
3 people on the front deck with no problems. I love this |
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boat.
I've fished out of many different boats and the |
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Champion
is the best by far. Especially the ride! South |
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Texas
has some of the roughest water in the country and |
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Champion
is the only boat that can handle it day in and day |
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out." |
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99 Champion
191 DC |
24"
Raker, 8" Hydro-Jack, Minnkota Maxxum 74#. |
MN
Champion - MN |
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03 200 Evinrude HO |
71.6
mph @ 6000 rpm (gps). |
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04 Champion 187DCX |
Lowrance
X87 (bow), Lowrance LCX-15MT GPS. |
YankeeGoneSouthern
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04 150 XR6 Merc |
MinnKota
TM. "Great Boat, thanks to Todd and crew at |
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C&O
Marine. Still trying to get greak-in done. Will post |
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more
later." |
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04 Champion |
25"
Yamaha ProSeries, 10" jackplate, Lowrance LMS320, |
Paxbasser
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DC206
Elite |
Lowrance
X87, MinnKota Maxxum 101#. |
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03 250 Yamaha VMax |
"This
is my first NEW boat, by far it is a great upgrade. |
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Thanks
to Todd Morgan (C&O Marine) and his crew for |
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getting
my Christmas present in time for winter. I got to test |
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her
on the Potomac for a couple of hours, rides great." |
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97 Champion 181 |
27"
Renegade, 6" Rite Hite, Lowrance electronics, |
Mike181
- TN |
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97 150 Yamaha |
MotorGuide
TM. 62 mph @ 5300 rpm (gps). |
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"Very
pleased with all around performance and layout of the |
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181.
It handles great for 18' Boat. It's not the fastest boat |
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I've
ever owned, but it rides better than any 18' boat I've |
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ridden
in." |
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03 Champion 188 Elite |
25"
Trophy Plus, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance X15, X71, |
Champ188
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03 200 Merc |
MinnKota
74#. "18'8" dual console Champion. I am very |
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happy
with this boat and don't think that I could have made |
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a
better choice. I previously owned a Triton and I loved |
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that
boat but this is a true performer and I took the |
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challenge
and the Champ came out on top." |
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93 Champion 204SCX |
25
detuned to 24" Tempest Plus (Boger), Panther 450 |
Champ204SCX
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03 200 Evinrude HO |
hydraulic
jackplate w/2" Panther spacer, 8" total. |
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Garmin
240's (2), Lowrance GlobalMap 12, Motorguide |
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Tour
TR-82#. Motor is 4.5" off transom. |
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70.5
mph @ 6100 rpm (gps). |
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93 Champion 190DC |
25"
Yamaha, 4" jackplate, Lowrance electronics, |
Ace93
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93 200 Merc |
Motorguide
TM. Propshaft is 2" below the pad. |
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65
mph @ 5700 rpm (speedo). "This is my first real |
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bassboat
and I will really consider buying other Champion |
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boats
in the future because of the quality of craftmanship |
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and
ride." |
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04 Champion 198DCX |
25M
Yamaha, 10" jackplate, Lowrance LMS-320, |
F150owner
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04 Yamaha VMax |
Lowrance
X87, MinnKota 74# TM. |
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HPDI |
Propshaft
is 3.5" below the pad. 5500 rpm. |
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"This
is my first Champion. The ride is awesome. |
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Hole
shot is fantastic. My former boat was a 2003 Triton |
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TR19
w/200 Opti. The Champion 198 blows it away as |
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far
as ride, hole shot, deck space, ease of trailering and |
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and
storage. The "ride and decide" logo is not a dare. |
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Once
you ride in a Champion you'll be hooked. |
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If any of you have questions please email
me. |
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Thanks - Duane." |
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04 Champion 203 |
25"
Yamaha, 10" jackplate, Lowrance flasher, X87, |
BamaBasser
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03 250 Yamaha VMax |
X15
GPS, MinnKota 74# |
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"This
is my first Champion, can't believe the quality and |
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attention
to detail, haven't found one thing that I would |
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change.
I only have a few hours on the motor but it looks |
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like
around 74 mph is what I can expect after I get it broke |
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in;
I'll repost with new numbers. I've owned several new |
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boats
and if there is a better boat made I haven't seen it." |
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99 Champion 202 |
27"
Yamaha ProSeries, Lowrance X85, MinnKota 101#. |
Bassass007
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99 225 Yamaha |
74
mph @ 5400 rpm (speedo). |
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00 ChampioN 191DC |
24"
Trophy, 6" Slidemaster, Lowrance X85, X55, |
ChampioN
in KY |
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00 200 Merc |
Motorguide
765. Propshaft is 4" below the pad. |
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70
mph @ 6000 rpm (gps). |
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99 Champion 171 |
24"
PowerTech, 8" R&R jackplate, Lowrance X65, |
TubeJigger
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00 140 Suzuki |
X25
flasher, Motorguide 767. Propshaft is 3.5" below the |
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pad.
61 mph @ 5900 rpm (speedo). "Champs are the |
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BEST!
The 171 fishes like an 18 footer. By far the best |
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17ft
bass boat out there." |
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02 Champion 193 |
24"
Raker, 10" SlideRite, Lowrance X65, LMS 320, |
High
Hook - PA |
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02 200 Evinrude |
Motorguide
TE782. Motor is 5.5" over the transom. |
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69
mph @ 5650 rpm (speedo). "I will repost speeds as |
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soon
as I get over the 20 hour check-up. This boat really |
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flies.
But if really starts to chine at about 68 mph. I'm still |
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working
with jackplate height. I'm still learning how the |
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boat
rides. The fit and finish of the boat is excellent. I have |
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to
say so far it's everything I could have dreamed of." HH |
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00 Champion 203DCX |
Lowrance
X15 GPS/DF at helm, Lowrance X47 on |
Larry
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00 200 Yamaha VMax |
forward
deck, dual temp sensors. Motorguide 767. |
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"This
has been the best boat I could have hoped for. I was |
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hesitant
to go from single console to dual, but after doing it |
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I
will ALWAYS have a dual. Fishing partners appreciate |
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it
and the deck and floor space of a Champion 203 |
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provides
plenty of room for gear, partner and more. I have |
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fished
3 from the Champ and had enough room. The rod |
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lockers
are so large that after packing my rods I realized |
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I
had room for more! The storage layout is great and |
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smaller
storage areas behind the seat are perfect for the |
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little
things ya want at hand but always end up in the bow |
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at
the bottom. Will run 67 mph with decks clear of |
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pedestals
and one person+ full gear. |
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Pndered
225 hp at point of purchase, but 200 VMax runs |
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strong
and is a good match for me (never caught a fish |
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over
30 mph anyway). I added Attwood livewell pumpout |
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and
retractable rod straps on front deck. The feature I like |
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the
best about this boat is the clean dn well designed dash |
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and
instruments and most of all...no fake plastic wood!!! |
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Dash
is all white figerglass gel coat with white bezel gauges |
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and
stainless trim." |
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97 Champion 202 DCX |
25"
Trophy, 8" Rite Hite, Lowrance Global Map 2000 |
WV
Hound Dog - IN |
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Elite |
(dash),
Lowrance 1240A (dash), Brute 765 TM. |
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97 225 Mariner |
Propshaft
is 3" below the pad. 71 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
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(Offshore) |
"This
boat has everything I thought I would never have! |
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Tandem
axle w/ brakes, Lowrance GPS, as well as in dash |
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1240A
flasher and a X55 up front. Hot foot, turn signal |
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trim,
onboard Tri-bank charger. All the goodies I guess. |
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I
went from a 18' 1980 Astroglass Fish-N-Ski with a good |
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old
Merc 140 on it to this setup. It's like going from a |
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Volkswagen
to a Corvette! I love it!!" |
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93 Champion 176DCR |
25"
Predator, Lowrance X85, Garmin 160, |
Erwin
1958 - TX |
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Mariner
150 |
Lowrance
1240A, Motorguide hand control TM. |
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61.7
mph @ 5400 rpm (gps). "Just got this one to replace |
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"Old
Red" . She died at sea LOL. Looked at a lot of |
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older
Champs and finally found this one in very good shape. |
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White/Teal.
Like the HUGE livewell and the deck insert/ |
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box
a lot better. First time for a hand control and so |
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far
I kinda like it. Will take some more getting used to but I |
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do
like not having the pedal and cable in the way. Not as |
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much
deck space on these as some of the aircraft carrier |
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landing
decks the 201's and others have, LOL. |
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04 Champion |
Yamaha
prop, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LCF-1440, |
StormR
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206 DCX
Elite |
LMS-320,
Lowrance X87. MinnKota Maxxum 101#. |
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04 250 Yamaha HPDI |
"Picked
up on 8/13/03, only have 2 hours on motor. The |
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boat's
quality is second to none. Other equipment: |
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Ladder,
Hamby's, hour meter under driver console, had |
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locks
put on rear deck storage, hot foot, tilt steering, |
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lock-r-bar,
SS fenders, trailer tongue steps, Quatro |
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arrow,
white instrument gauges, auto bilge addition. Would |
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like
to thank the moderators and all others that maintain |
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the
BBC website, This is the best place to interact with |
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other
bassboat owners." |
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04 Champion |
Lowrance
X87's (2), Motorguide TR-82. |
Brent
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206 DC
Elite |
Low
70's @ 5500 rpm (speedo). "Only have 3 hours on |
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04 250 Yamaha HPDI |
motor." |
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03 Champion 206 Elite |
25"
Yamaha, 10" R&R jackplate, Lowrance X87, |
Spidergrub
- MD |
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03 250 Yamaha |
MinnKota
Maxxum 74#. "New boat from Todd at C&O |
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Marine.
This is the first Champion boat I've ever owned |
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Updated 9/5/03.... |
and
the first NEW fiberglass boat that I've ever purchased. |
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Champion
is everything that I read and more. I just love |
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this
boat. She's been extremely forgiving to a novice driver |
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like
me. Has easily handled any water condition that I have |
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encountered
so far, can only guess that it will only get |
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better
as I get more seat time. What a great boat." |
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01 Champion |
26"
Tempest Plus, 10" C&M, Garmin 320C, 3500C GPS, |
James
- LA |
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196 Elite |
Garmin
250C, Motorguide
82#. 68 mph (gps). |
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01 200 Merc Optimax |
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93 Champion 180 |
23"
Raker, 6" CMC, Humminbird Strata 128, |
BobsC3
- IL |
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SCX Elite |
Humminbird
Trifinder, Motorguide 67# TM. |
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93 150 Johnson |
68
mph @ 5500 rpm (speedo). "Great handling and riding |
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Fast Strike |
boat.
This is my first ChampioN but it definitely won't be |
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my
last. I love the attention to detail that is built into the |
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boat.
The 150 FastStrike is the best running carburated |
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outboard
I have seen. Hot or cold it runs great. The 68 |
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mph
is on a cool day with me alone and about 1/4 tank |
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of
gas." |
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87 Champion 184DC |
Eagle
FishElite 320, MotorGuide TM. |
Oldcatcher
- NY |
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89 150 Merc XR4 |
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98 Champion |
25"
Tempest, Lowrance X91, X75, Motorguide 756 TM, |
Hookman81
- SC |
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203 DCX |
72
mph @ 5800 rpm (speedo). |
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99 225 Merc EFI |
"Second
Champ, absolutely the best!!!" |
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03 Champion |
25"
Renegade, Lowrance X97 (bow), X97 (dash), |
Ogcj
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196
Elite DCX |
Motorguide
TR82. "Great fishing machine." |
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03 200 Evinrude |
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97 Champion 181 DCX |
25"
Renegade, 6" Rite Hite, Lowrance 1240A, X65, |
Boatracer706765
- MO |
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97 150 Evinrude |
Motorguide
Brute 56. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. |
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Intruder |
70
mph @ 5500 rpm (speedo). "I love this boat, would |
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never
go back to any other brand." |
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Updated
5/29/03.... |
"I
re-jetted the motor and got 200 rpm and 4-5 mph, plust |
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lots
more bow lift." |
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88 Champion 184DC |
24"
Laser II, Lowrance X16, Motorguide TM. |
Racecardrvr44
- CA |
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88 175 Mariner |
"First
time bass boat owners, looking forward to lots of |
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fishing!" |
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03 Champion |
25"
Tempest Plus, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance X97 |
MNBassman
- MN |
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187 DC CX |
on
console, Lowrance X91 on bow, MinnKota Maxxum |
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03 175 Merc Optimax |
74#.
Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. 64 mph @ 5600 |
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rpm
(gps). "Very smooth ride, fishes nice...some problems |
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with
factory rigging, guess I expected more quality control |
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from
Champion." |
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97 Champion 181 SX |
25"
Tempest, Eagle Fishmark 320, Motorguide 3 bank |
Champman
- MN |
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99 150 Yamaha VMax |
x
15 amp onboard charger w/remote, Motorguide Brute |
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756. |
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89 Champion 176 |
24"
Raker, BottomLine Pro, Eagle Piranha, |
Bassinfool
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89 GT150 Johnson |
Motorguide
12/24 TM. 55 mph @ 5000 rpm (speedo). |
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"Hi
ya'll, great to see there is a site for just Champion boat |
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owners,
I have had mine now for over a year and love it.. |
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Would
like to get a 20-21 footer but cannot afford right |
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now.
Started club tournament fishing about a year ago, |
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great
place to meet new people." |
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03 Champion |
27T1
Yamaha, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LMS320 |
BassinEngineer
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206 Elite DCX |
with
GPS & temp, Lowrance X87 w/temp. |
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03 250 Yamaha |
Motorguide
Tour 82# TR-FB. "Just got it 4/24/03. |
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VMax HPDI |
Will
update data as I get it (prop height, WOT speed, rpm, |
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etc.)
Love it so far! |
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Additional
features: hot foot, hydraulic steering, blinker |
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trim,
Teleflex gauges w/silver bezels, water pressur gauge, |
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hour
meter, DualPro 2 pol charger, step up cooler, rod |
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buckles,
Osprey rod system, spare prop holder, swim |
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ladder,
keel guard, Aurora cover, Yamaha motor cover, |
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tandem
trailer w/brakes, retractable tongue, backup lights, |
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stainless
fenders w/aluminum diamond plate on top." |
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98 Champion 191 Elite |
25"
Tempest, 8" C&H jackplate, Eagle 240 Accura, |
CrappieKiller
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98 200 Merc |
Lowrance
1240A, Motorguide 757 Brute. |
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70
mph @ 6000 rpm (gps). |
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03 Champion 196 |
25"
Tempest Plus, 10" SlideRite, Lowrance X71, Teleflex, |
Rawbass
- WI |
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03 200 Merc |
Motorguide
82# Tour Pro. 74 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). |
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"Finally
got my 2003 196 Champ. Colors: Yellow hull and |
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top
cap, Black w/Red flake trophy, Scarlet stripes. |
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A
stand out boat that looks super sharp. Handles like a |
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dream.
I got 74 mph tournament loaded last week. Had |
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some
problems w/factory rigging but got it straightened |
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out." |
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92 Champion 201 |
25"
Trophy Plus, 8" R & R jackplate, Lowrance 1240A, |
RKramjet
- MO |
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98 200 Yamaha VMax |
Humminbird
Wide Optic, Motorguide 42# Brute. |
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Propshasft
is 3" below the pad. 64 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
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"Great
dry ride and handling in rough or smooth water. |
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201's
are a little narrower, but that gets you into tighter |
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spots
in timber and easier towing and storage. |
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64
mph gps heavy load in choppy water, 70 mph light load |
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smooth
water. Heavy steering at WOT, may try to lower |
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motor
1/2". Carburated 200 gets about 4 mph when |
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running
3/4 throttle on this boat. White and Silver, pretty |
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boat
no cracks. Bought right in June 02, and still running |
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the
setup it had then." |
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92 Champion 201 Elite |
22"
Raker, Garmin 240, Garmin 160, Motorguide 67#, |
Redneckjames
- MI |
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92 200 Johnson GT |
56
mph @ 6500 rpm (gps). "Looking to do some prop |
PHOTO |
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testing this spring." |
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95 Champion |
24"
Raker, 6" Hydro, Lowrance LMS300, Eagle Magna II |
Todd
- OH |
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186 Contender |
Motorguide
Brute 45# TM. Propshaft is 3.5" below the |
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95 175 Johnson |
pad.
59.4 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). |
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"First
time I had it out and my first glass boat. What a ride! |
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I
ran out of lake as I felt it get up on the pad, would suspect |
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62
to 64 mph from what I've read. It is a fantastic boat and |
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I
look forward to many years of enjoyment from it. |
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Hopefully
it'll catch some fish for me as well!!" |
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01 Champion 190SX |
24"
Trophy, 8" R&R jackplate, Lowrance X85A, |
Fledderw
- MN |
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01 200 Merc EFI |
MinnKota
65# AP. Propshasft is 3.5" below the pad. |
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67
mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). White gelcoat with Navy Blue |
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polyflake
trim." |
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98 Champion 171DC |
24"
Suzuki, 6" Detwiler, Humminbird 400tx's (2), |
TONage
- OK |
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03 Suzuki DF 4 Stroke |
Eagle
Jouney GPS, Motorguide 767 36 V. |
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Propshaft
is 2.5" below the pad. 55 mph @ 6200 rpm(gps) |
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"2
persons (goo lbs), full livewells (200 lbs), fishing gear |
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(150
lbs), 3 Everstart trolling and 1 start batteries (175 lbs) |
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anchor
and all misc. (100 lbs). Good out of the hole, quick |
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to
pad and top end." |
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97 Champion |
21"
High Five, 8" Rite-Hite, Lowrance LMS240, LMS350 |
Muskiechamp
- WI |
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180 Fishunter |
X49,
1240A in dash, Motorguide 24V 762 TM. |
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97 150 Merc XR6 |
"Not
a true bassboat but a deep V, similiar to |
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"Coastalchamps".
Just got her this winter; was made in late |
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'97
but not sold until '98. She was used 1 year then sat for |
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2
because the owner bought a Ranger (ugh!). Next owner |
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had
here 2 years and now she's mine...he's going to buy |
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a
Ranger also. If one thing is certain is that I will be |
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the
first owner of this boat NOT to buy a Ranger! |
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She's
deep, on the custom trailer the gunnel comes up to |
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the
top of your chest (I'm 6'1")....looks like she'll handle |
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rough
water (Bay De Noc, Sturgeon & Green Bay) pretty |
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effortlessly.
SC with 2 ped seats plus 2 butts, one on a |
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rear
casting deck over the splashwell that I just finished |
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fabricating,
approx. 30" x 6' x 1 1/2"....looks factory. |
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2
livewells, one +50", 2 rod boxes, 2 coolers, 20A DualPro |
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Special
Champion Edition OBC. Haven't been able to |
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run
her much...expect to settle in the upper 50's when I |
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finally
settle on a prop. Thinking of a 23/24 Tempest Plus |
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or
Trophy Plus. This guy had a 21 Hi Five for holeshot.... |
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I'd
like overall performance instead. This spring I'll be |
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working
on the setups I'm sure. There's one other thing |
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for
sure...this boat is big but it looks like it'll cut thru butter |
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like
a hot knife. Pictures will be forthcoming for the curious. |
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I
think this boat is pretty unique...all of the current fishunters |
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are
well over 19', this one's 18' with an 88" beam." |
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00 Champion 193 |
25"
Tempest, 8" jackplate, Lowrance X75, Zercom flasher, |
TOM
- TX |
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DCX Elite |
Motorguide
Tour Edition 65#. |
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00 200 VX Yamaha |
78
mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). "This boat is a gem! My first |
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boat
was a Ranger, then I decided to try Champion. |
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I
owned a 181 DCX Elite w/150 Merc EFI. Wonderful |
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little
boat! Sold it the first weekend it was advertised and |
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bought
my current rig three months ago. Perfect boat to get |
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in
tight and still have enough length for a smooth and safe |
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ride
in windy conditions. I forever will be a Champion |
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owner." |
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98 Champion 181 |
23"
Raker. 62 mph (gps). |
Dvbass
- PA |
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00 150 Johnson |
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97 Champion 181 |
23"
Yamaha, 10" Protrim jackplate, Lowrance X91, X51, |
Buzz
- TN |
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97 150 Merc EFI |
MinnKota
Maxxum 65#. 65 mph @ 5900 rpm (speedo). |
PHOTO |
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"Boat
will turn on a dime." |
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97 Champion 191 Elite |
25"
Tempest, 8" Powerlift hydraulic, Bottom Line |
BASSJUDGE
- MS |
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02 150 Merc XR6 |
Tournament
Master, Motorguide Tour Edition 109# TM. |
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62
mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). "Best riding boat I've ridden |
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in,
don't have to trim down in curves or let off the gas, |
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just
go." |
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96 Champion TSB |
Eagle
Fish Easy, Garmin GPS 126, Motorguide TM. |
James
- LA |
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Fish & Ski |
65
mph "I am about to buy this Champion, does anyone |
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96 150 Merc |
have
any info about this model that would be helpful to me? |
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95 Champion 181DC |
23"
Yamaha, RiteHite jackplate, Eagle Optima, 9000, |
Ron
- MD |
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95 150 Merc |
Lowrance
1240. MotorGuide 56# TM. |
PHOTO |
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Motor
is 3" off the transom. 60 mph @ 5700 rpm (speedo) |
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96 Champion 190SC |
25"
Trophy, 6" Pro Hi-Jacker, Garmin GPS Map162, |
LAChamp63
- LA |
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200 Merc EFI |
Lowrance
X25, OMC TM. Propshaft is 4" below the pad. |
PHOTO |
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70
mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). "Bought about eight months |
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ago
and I must say that I am very impressed. Rides great |
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in
choppy water. Handles great at every speed. These |
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really
are great boats." |
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97 Champion 181 DC |
Lowrance
LCX15 MT, X85, MotorGuide Tour Edition |
Gerryjig
- CA |
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150 Evinrude |
82#. 66 mph @ 5400 rpm
(speedo)."This boat handles like |
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Intruder |
a
sportscar! 45 mph through the 2-3 foot slop without a |
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Updated
1/2/03... |
worry....unreal!" |
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02 Champion 206 |
25"
Tempest, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LMS-240, |
Bryan
- TX |
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250 Merc XB |
Lowrance
X-71, Minnkota Maxxum 74#. |
PHOTO |
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Propshaft
is 3" below the pad. 75 mph @ 5950 rpm(gps). |
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"I
have been a diehard Skeeter fan since I was a kid, but |
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after
riding in this boat, I will NEVER go back. |
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I
love my Champ. Smoother rough water ride, speed is |
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good
to me, and my dealer Nichols Marine are great |
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people. |
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98 Champion 203DC |
27"
Tempest, 10" Detwiler, Zercom flashers (2), |
DNesbitt3
- SC |
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Elite |
Lowrance
X75, MotorGuide 767. |
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225 Yamaha |
Propshaft
is 3" below the pad. 70 mph @ 6100 rpm (gps). |
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Finally
got the big one...much easier for me and my 2 sons |
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to
fish out of than the old '88 Champ (16'8") that we have |
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been
trying to fish from." |
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| 91
Champion 19SC |
23"
Quicksilver prop, Lowrance X75, Humminbird 200DX |
Kane
- MS |
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150 Merc XR4 |
OMC
TM. Motor is 1 1/2" to 2" off the transom. |
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52
mph @ 5400 rpm (gps). Additional options: hot foot, |
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3
bank onboard charger, steering wheel trim buttons. |
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"Best,
smoothest boat ever owned...will somday trade up |
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to
23 Elite." |
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| 99
Champion 171DC |
25"
Trophy Plus, Lowrance 1240A flasher, X45 (bow), |
CajunLostInTX
- TX |
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135 Merc Opti |
MotorGuide
757 Brute. 62 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
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"This
is my first Bass Boat after many years of riding with |
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someone
else!! Greatest riding small boat I've ever been |
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in." |
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| 90
Champion 190 |
24"
Trophy Plus, 8" RiteHite, Garmin 160, Lowrance X75, |
Tbass
- CA |
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200 Merc |
MotorGuide
TE107. Propshaft is 4" below the pad. |
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67
mph @ 5900 rpm (speedo). |
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"First
bass boat, learning how to set it up. Added |
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SeaStar
hydraulic steering and now looking to try different |
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props.
Any suggestions appreciated." |
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| 95
Champion 186SC |
25"
Trophy, 6" RapidJack, Lowrance LMS 240, |
Luv2Fish
- KS |
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175 Merc EFI |
Lowrance
X65, MotorGuide Beast 65# TM. |
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62
mph @ 6500 rpm. (gps). "During test drive, speedo |
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topped
out at 72 mph, but the boat chinewalked bad. |
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Dealer
lowered motor. Curently, with partner and a full |
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tournament
load, running 62 mph GPS. |
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Still
experimenting with setup. Any suggestions or |
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comments
welcome." |
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| 97
Champion 202 |
25"
Trophy, 10" T&H Marine jackplate, Lowrance LMS |
GR
- TX |
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DC Elite |
350A
GPS, Lowrance X-71 on bow, Minnkota Maxxum |
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225 Mariner |
74#
TM. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. |
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74
mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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"Bought this this year
and it was in excellent shape. I added |
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strip
lights to the rod boxes and the trolling motor and |
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jackplate
and ProTrim. This is my 4th Champion so I think |
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that
says it all. (2-17'6", 1- 18'1" and now my 20'2") |
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Trailer
has brakes and shocks and Imco boat buckles. |
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Hope
to add a new Yamaha in 2003." |
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| 93 Champion
201 |
25"
Tempest, 6" RapidJack, Lowrance LMS320, 1240A |
TX
Champ - TX |
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DC Elite |
Garmin 160,
MotorGuide Energy 60# TM. |
PHOTO |
| 93 200 Mariner EFI |
Propshaft is
4" below the pad. 63.8 mph @ 5800 rpm. |
PHOTO |
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"Changed
some electronics and prop since original listing. |
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11/3/03.... |
Prop is currently stock.
Need to get some work done on it |
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and raise it a bit
more." |
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| 02 Champion
188 |
24"
Tempest, Lowrance X91, MotorGuide Tour 782. |
Brian
- CA |
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200 XS Merc |
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| 00 Champion
193 Elite |
25"
Tempest, 8" Slidemaster, Zercom flasher, Lowrance |
Smfour1
- LA |
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200 Merc EFI |
X65,
MotorGuide 775 TM. Propshaft is 3.5" below the |
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pad. 68.5 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps).
"This is my second |
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Champion.
A 203 and now the 193. My boat doesn't |
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seem to be
performing like some of the others listed. |
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The numbers
I reported are with a full tank of gas and a |
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tournament
load. I would like to hear from someone |
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with a
similar setup." |
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| 98 Champion
187 Elite |
25"
Turning Point Speedzone prop, 8" RiteHite, |
Mr
Bass - WI |
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175 Merc |
Lowrance
X75, Global Map 1600, Lowrance 1240A, |
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MotorGuide
676 TM. 67 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
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| 89 Champion
201DC |
24"
Raker, Lowrance X16. 56 mph @ 5400 rpm (speedo) |
Jbigiron
- CT |
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150 Johnson |
"I
love this boat, it has been a great boat! We just made the |
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ride to
C&O down in TN. We went to get her a make- |
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over.
The staff are real pros and really make you feel at |
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home; I am
sure the boat will look new when we get her |
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back." |
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| 99 Champion
187 |
25"
Tempest, 8" jackplate, Lowrance X65's (2), |
G-Ville187
- AL |
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DCX Elite |
MotorGuide
Tour Edition 56#. Propshaft is 2" below the |
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175 Merc EFI |
pad.
67 mph @ 5850 rpm (gps). |
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| 00 Champion
203DCX |
25"
Trophy Plus, 8" R&R jackplate, Lowrance X65's (2), |
BVChamp
- AR |
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200 Merc Optimax |
MotorGuide
767 TM. 67.6 mph @ 5800-5900 rpm (gps). |
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"Best
boat I've owned. Best ride I've been in. Handles |
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great.
Gets through water awesome." |
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| 92 Champion
184 Elite |
23"
High Five, 6" CMC Power Lift, Eagle (2) Magna III, |
Andy
- WI |
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150 Merc XR6 |
Lowrance
(2) in dash flasher & temp, Minnkota 65AT |
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12/24
V. 62 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps). |
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"Boat
is Silver with Black trophy stripe and Red arrow. |
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Top cap is
Silver with Black inlay w/Red pin stripe. |
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Very sharp
boat. I receive numerous compliments at the |
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ramps even
though the boat is 10 years old. This is my first |
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Champion
and won't be the last. Planning to upgrade to a |
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19' or 20'
with a 200 Merc in the next couple of years. |
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The High
Five is for holeshot and lift in shallow water, and |
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also
provides great handling in rough water. Not your |
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typical
bass boat prop, but it works great for my needs." |
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| 96 Champion
191DC |
25"
Trophy, 8" R&R jackplate, Lowrance X25, Lowrance |
Razorback
- MO |
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200 Merc EFI |
temp.
MotorGuide 65# TM. |
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Propshaft
is 3.75" below the pad. 72 mph @ 6100 mph. |
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(gps).
"My 2nd Champion I've owned. Had a '91 184 |
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w/175, very
pleased. Went to this 191 and still pleased |
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with the
ride. Like the R&R Slidemaster over other brands. |
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Installed a
tuner from a 2.5 Offshore and Boyesen reeds. |
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Results
were worth the effort, 3+ gain also holds longer on |
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the top-end
of rpm curve. 25" Tempest best for top end, |
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using
Trophy for weight and holeshot. |
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Color:
Black w/30% Blue flake, Royal Blue Arrow stripe |
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and
inlay. Wish I had the swingaway tongue on the |
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tandem
trailer. E-mail me if wanted suggestions or tech info. |
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Razorback
of the Ozarks. " |
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| 00 Champion
186SC |
23"
Tempest Plus, 8" Slidemaster, Eagle Optima, |
TNBass
- TN |
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Elite |
Lowrance
X25B, MotorGuide 656 TM. |
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150 Yamaha |
64 mph @
5500 rpm. |
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Saltwater |
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| 99
Champion |
23"
Trophy, jackplate, Zercom, Lowrance X45, |
BassmasterB
- LA |
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186 Bass/Bay |
Motor is
6" off the transom. 59 mph @ 5700 rpm. |
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150 Merc |
"A
Champion is a Champion, what else can you say? |
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Rides so
much better than anything I've ridden in. I installed |
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a Sting-Ray
hydrofoil. Every boat I've used it on has |
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performed
much better. On my Champions it increased |
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holeshot,
bow doesn't rise, boat rides higher and flatter, |
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gained half
a mph, virtually eliminated water coming over |
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the splash
well and improved ride (if you can believe that.)" |
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| 00 Champion
20'3" |
25"
Yamaha, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance LMS 350, X85, |
Ripenlip
- OK |
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225 Yamaha |
MotorGuide
Tour Edition 81#. Propshaft is 4.5" below pad. |
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78 mph @
5900 rpm (gps). "Best boat on the water, my |
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second
Champion only brand of boat I'll ever own....love |
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my
ChampioN.... Ripenlip." |
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| 86 Champion
18'6" |
23"
Trophy, Lowrance X85, MotorGuide Tour Edition 82# |
Danny
- AL |
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Dual Console F&S |
60 mph @
6000 rpm (gps). "I am new to boating. |
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200 Merc |
Need help
with setup. Any suggestions?" |
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| 00 Champion
203 Elite |
25"
Trophy, 8" Seastar. Propshaft is 2.5" below the pad. |
Bill
- TX |
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225 Merc EFI |
73.2 mph.
"Have had computer recurved and 25" Trophy |
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| |
worked by
Rich Boger Kustom Props. Boat runs good |
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| |
with 100#
tackle load up front." |
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| 87 Champion
184DC |
25" SS
prop, Humminbird
Wide 128, Eagle Fish Easy, |
Ken
- WA |
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150 Suzuki EFI |
Minnkota
50AT, 68 mph @ 5600 rpm (speedo). |
PHOTO |
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Updated 6/20/02....... |
"Changed
the prop from a 24" to 25", got 2 more mph |
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and 400
less rpm." |
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| 92 Champion
190 DC |
24"
prop, manual jackplate, Lowrance X65 (bow), |
Im4bass
- NE |
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175 Merc XRi EFI |
X60
(console), MotorGuide Brute 24V 60#. |
PHOTO |
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65 mph @
6000 rpm (speedo). "My first bass boat, and |
PHOTO |
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have owned
this boat since last August. Great boat, and |
PHOTO |
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well
maintained prior my ownership. Has a built in flippin' |
PHOTO |
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deck, hot
foot and DualPro charger. I have installed a |
PHOTO |
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Keel Guard,
a "turn signal" style tilt/trim switch and digital |
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| |
temp gauge
from Bass Pro Shops. Have also made and |
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| |
installed
my own rod holders in the bunks. New cranking |
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| |
and
trolling batteries just installed. Also, installed new temp |
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| |
sensor on
the bow. Boat was originally outfitted by J&J |
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| |
Marine of
Junction City, KS. Will run about 65 mph by |
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| |
speedo and
turn 6000 rpms. Would welcome any questions |
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| |
or
comments. Thanks...." |
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| 97 Champion 161 |
25" Trophy Plus, 6"
HighJacker, Eagle Accur240, Eagle |
KY-Bassman
- KY |
| 115 Mariner |
Accurmap gps, 756 MotorGuide TM. Motor
is 5" off the |
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| |
transom. 61 mph @ 5500 rpm.
"This boat has a hotfoot, |
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| |
Teleflex trim and low water
pickup. This boat is short, but |
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rides as good as any 18 footer; will get
a bigger one. I |
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enjoyed the Champion family at the
Tournament of |
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| |
Champions at Guntersville this past
year." |
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| 01 Champion |
8" jackplate, Lowrance
GlobalMap2000, Lowrance 350A, |
Bob
- NY |
| Elite 206DC |
MotorGuide TE 784. "This is a
new boat that I have not |
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| 225 Merc |
received as of yet. Can't Wait !! |
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| 98 Champion |
24" Trophy, 8" RiteHite,
Zercom CID40 flashers (2), |
Norman
- TX |
| 181DC Elite |
Lowrance X45, MotorGuide Brute 756
12/24. |
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| 150 Merc EFI |
64 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). White
Hull w/Red M/F, |
|
| |
Full-Trophy stripe. SeaStar hydraulic
steering, lighted |
|
| |
compartments, white gauges with bezels
to match the Red |
|
| |
metalflake. The Zercom flashers
are dash mounted, one in |
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| |
the driver's console, other up front. Of
course, there are |
|
| |
always things you wish you would have
included. |
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| |
In the very near future, I hope to add a
Lowrance X75 or |
|
| |
X85 to the console. I wish I had a keel
protector, |
|
| |
hydraulic jackplate and hotfoot. |
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| 00 Champion 171DC |
25" Trophy, Lowrance
1240A flasher, X65, MotorGuide |
DM
- CA |
| 135
Merc Optimax |
767 TM. Motor is 2" above
the transom. |
|
| |
64 mph @ 5600 rpm (speedo).
Great little boat, rides and |
|
| |
handles like a 20
footer." |
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| 00 Champion 181 SC |
24" Raker, 6"
RiteHite, Lowrance 1240A, Eagle Accura |
Jeff
- LA |
| 150
Johnson |
240, OMC 74# TM |
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Motor is 2" off the
transom. 66 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
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"It's a fun boat to drive
and comfortable to fish out of." |
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| 95 Champion 190 DC |
25" Tempest, 6"
RiteHite, Lowrance/Eagle electronics, |
Search
n Clear - CA |
| 200
Merc EFI |
MotorGuide 767 TM. Motor is 6
1/2" off the transom. |
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72 mph @ 6200 rpm (gps).
"I'm very pleased with this |
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boat. It was easy to
setup and driving it got easier. |
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This may not be my last
Champion." |
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| 98 Champion 181 DC |
Lowrance X45 w/speed/temp
indash, Lowrance X45 |
SOSCOP
- IL |
|
150 Merc EFI |
w/temp (bow), MotorGuide 756.
64 mph (speedo). |
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"1st bassboat purchase
and am loving it. I had one |
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warranty claim and Champion
handled that without a |
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| |
problem." |
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| 91 Champion |
26" Mazco RE4, 5
1/2" CMC jackplate. |
Mark
- MO |
|
Mirage 201 |
Propshaft is 1.75" below
the pad. 84.5 mph @ 7200 rpm |
|
| 270
Johnson |
(radar). "This is a
closed deck boat. From what I've |
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learned, only 17 or so were
made. Engine has Evolution |
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Marine's Phase II
package. Bottom has been blueprinted. |
PHOTO |
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Apparently Chuck Pierce headed
up this project at |
PHOTO |
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Champion in the late 80's and
early 90's. If anyone could |
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help me locate him, I'd like
to find out the history of this |
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boat." **Note:
Check out the photos on this; it's Slick !! |
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| 00 Champion 203 Elite |
25" Yamaha ProSeries,
8" R&R jackplate, Lowrance |
Brian
- TX |
| 225
Yamaha VMax |
LMS160 Map, X65, MotorGuide
767 Brute. |
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| |
Motor is 5.25" off the
transom. 72 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps) |
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"The absolute best boat
I've ever owned. Would highly |
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recommend a Champion to
anyone." |
|
| 98 Champion 181 SC |
25" Tempest, 6"
RiteHite, Zercom flasher indash, |
Phriedchikn
- SC |
| 150
Merc XR6 |
Humminbird flasher (bow),
MotorGuide 56#. |
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| |
Motor is 4 1/4" off the
transom. 66-67 mph @ 5450 rpm |
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(speedo). "I love this
boat, handles white caps great. |
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This won't be last
Champion. Maybe a 19 or 20 footer." |
|
| 00 Champion 181 |
Trophy prop, Lowrance X48 (2),
MotorGuide 68# TM, |
Bassmaster
- OH |
| 150
Merc EFI |
Propshaft is 2" below the
pad. 67 mph @ 5650 rpm (gps) |
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"Best riding boat you
will ever see, 3 and 4 footers with no |
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problem." |
|
| 99 Champion 191 |
25" Renegade, 6"
Cook Mfg. jackplate, Lowrance |
Chris
- OH |
| 200
Johnson |
LMS160, X48, Evinrude
handcontrol TM. |
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68 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps). |
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