98 Champion 181
99 150 Merc Optimax |
23
Tempest, 6" jackplate, Lowrance X48, LMS 480M, Motorguide 24V.
"Just bought this one (8/10), my first Champion. I love the ride in
choppy water. I'll test the speed soon." |
HatfieldHog
- AR |
03 Champion 187CX
03 150 Yamaha HPDI |
Lowrance
X135, 520C, MinnKota Maxxum 74# TM. |
TaylorV
- AL |
99 Champion
99 125 Merc |
23
Trophy, 6" Rapid Jack, Lowrance X48, X75, Motorguide Brute
56#. 56 mph (speedo). |
Rzorback
- AR |
96 Champion 186
96 150 Merc |
25
Tempest Plus, manual jackplate, Humminbird 798C SI, Eagle 640, MinnKota
Edge 65#. 64 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
CG186
- NC
PHOTO |
96 Champion 202DCX
Elite
02 225 Merc |
25
Ballistic, 8" Atlas hydraulic, Lowrance 520C, Motorguide TM.
Propshaft is 1/2" below the pad. 73.2 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). |
H
Murphy - SC |
82 Champion Champ
82 175 Johnson |
24
B&B Raker, 6" CMC hydraulic jackplate, Humminbird 717's (2),
Humminbird 797c2si, MinnKota Edge 70#. Propshaft is 3" below the
pad. 65 mph @ 5200 rpm (gps).
"Boat was completely retrofitted in '09. New gauges, speedo, tach,
psi, fuel, trim, bolts. All new pumps, lw pumpout, dual bilge, one
auto/one manual, new carpet, new seats, hull is 9.5 out of 10. Engine
has multiple performance add ons and is 9 out of 10. Engine has
nosecone, custom scoops on water pickups, louvers, electric fuel pump,
Boyesen carbon reeds, reworked carbs, Bob's wires. Trailer converted to
all LED's, 3 new Marathons in May." |
Hopalong
- OK |
09 Champion 190CX
09 150 Merc |
23
Fury, Lowrance electronics, MinnKota TM. 68 mph @ 5000 rpm (gps). |
Redchamp
- LA |
00 Champion 190 SX
25th Anniversary
00 200 Merc |
Trophy
prop, Humminbird 597i. 62 mph (gps). |
Miggys4u
- WI |
08 Champion 198 SCX
08 225 Merc Pro XS |
25
Tempest, 10" R&R Designs, Lowrance HDS-7's (2),
Motorguide TR109 FB. "New boat, recently broken in. Need to adjust
jackplate for best wot and performance, I loved my Champion 187 but I
love this 198 more." |
Vicrentsit
- CA |
07 Champion 200 Elite
07 225 Merc Pro XS |
26
Fury, 12" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 520C's (2), Motorguide Digital
Tour TM. 74 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
SCook
- FL |
07 Champion 200 Elite
07 225 Merc Pro XS |
25
Tempest Plus, 10" jackplate, Lowrance 480 w/GPS, X135, MinnKota
Maxxum Pro 80#. 63 mph @ 5680 rpm (gps). "I bought the boat
recently and am still playing with the motor height to get more rpm and
speed. It does handle and ride great as is, but a little more speed
would be nice." |
Champbass
- KS |
09 Champion 190CX
09 200 Evinrude |
24
Raker II, 10" Atlas hydraulic, MinnKota Fortex 80#.
69 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). "I am looking to trade my single axle
trailer for a tandem. Willing to drive any distance. Love the boat
though". |
Collinthomp
- WI |
07 Champion 206
CX DC
07 250 Yamaha
VMax HPDI |
27
Yamaha VMax, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance 125X, HDS5, MinnKota 80#.
Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad.
65 mph @ 5450 rpm (gps). "Need help. I played with the jackplate
all the way down and all the way up and with the setup I have I cannot
pass 65 mph." |
Mario
- MI |
97 Champion 202 Elite
97 225 Merc EFI |
25
Laser II, 6" hydraulic, Lowrance 332, 135, MinnKota 70# TM. 73 mph
@ 5900 rpm (gps). "Just bought the boat (4/10). Can drive it at 73
gps wot with tourney load pretty easily but when I hit the jackplate up
a little more you have to start working to keep it under control.
Absolutely love the boat. Handles rough water like no other. I've ridden
in all of the major brands and they don't compare to ride or quality of
this boat. Want to experiment with the prop a little bit so I'll post
new numbers soon." |
TJBurdette
- SC |
95 Champion 202 DCX
95 225 Merc |
25
Trophy, 8" Rite Hite, Lowrance LMS520C, Eagle Cuda, Motorguide Tour
82#. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. 70 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).
"Have only had it in the water on the test ride, am cleaning it up
and waiting on the weather, will be heading to Lake Fork next
week." |
Okiebasser2
- OK |
99 Champion 202DCR
99 200 Merc EFI |
25
Tempest, 6" Rite Hite, Humminbird 778ci, 778C, Motorguide 71#. 67
mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). "Boat purchased 4/3/2010, this is my 6th
Champion, my second 202. Still tweaking the engine height and
prop." |
JLAustin
- AR |
87 Champion 184
Super V
03 150 Merc |
23
Merc prop, Lowrance X510C, Motorguide Tour Edition. 59 mph @ 5400 rpm
(gps). |
Mike
S - NY |
90 Champion 184SCR
89 150 Merc |
Humminbird
Matrix 17, MinnKota Maxxum 80#.
65 mph @ 5600 rpm (speedo). |
Chris
B - DC |
88 Champion 181
89 175 Merc |
26
Laser II, manual jackplate, Lowrance X70A, Eagle 480, Motorguide Digital
TM. 68 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
Championboatksu
- KS |
95 Champion 202 Elite
95 200 Merc XRi |
23
Trophy, MinnKota Maxxum 101# TM. "Just bought the boat, will fill
in the blanks as we use it." |
Chairpilot
- CA |
08 Champion 200 Elite
08 225 Yamaha
HPDI |
25
Yamaha T1, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance LCX113HD (bow), LCX27,
MinnKota Maxxum 101#. Propshaft is 3.75" below the pad. 73.7 mph
(gps). |
Sfiser
- AR |
04 Champion 206
04 250 Yamaha |
27"
Yamaha T1, 10" jackplate, Lowrance 320, X97, Motorguide Tour 82#.
Propshaft is 2.5" below the pad.
67 mph (gps). |
Rustyed
- OK |
08 Champion
210 SC Elite
08 250 Merc |
25"
Fury, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 113HD, 38 HD, Motorguide
109#. |
Tony
Lain - CA |
|
89 Champion 201 |
23"
Predator, Lowrance HD8, LCX7, Motorguide TM. |
Bluechaser
- MO |
|
89 150XP Evinrude |
Propshaft
is 3.5" below the pad. 61 mph @ 5700 rpm. |
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96 Champion 194 |
23"
Tempest Plus, Lowrance electronics, Motorguide 67#. |
Thrash05
- OK |
|
Fish
Hunter |
64
mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). "This boat is the best rough |
PHOTO |
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99 200 Merc |
water
boat I have ever been in! Excellent for a guy with |
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three
boys and a wife that all fish!" |
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08 Champion 214 SX |
24"
Fury, 6" CMC Hydro-Jacker hydraulic, Lowrance |
Yeager
- TX |
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10 250 Merc Pro XS |
520C,
X67, Motorguide 82#. 67 mph @ 6000 rpm (gps). |
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04 Champion 206 |
27"
Tempest Plus, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance 522C's (2), |
Rippinlips
- LA |
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04 250 Merc XS |
Motorguide
84# hand control TM. Propshaft is 3-5" below |
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the
pad. 73 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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03 Champion 197DX |
25"
Tempest Plus, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance up front, |
Terry
H - IL |
|
03 175 Evinrude |
Humminbird
GPS, Motorguide Tour 82#. Propshaft is |
PHOTO |
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3
3/8" below pad. 60 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). |
|
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96 Champion 186 |
17"
Apollo prop, Lowrance LCX28HD, LMS 522, |
Bassman53
- MO |
|
Tournament SC |
Motorguide
TM. 56 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
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99 175 Evinrude |
"I
have another older Champ, my brother has a Champ, |
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and
my Dad has an '89 Champ. I guess you could say we're |
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a
Champion family! Love these boats!" |
|
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97 Champion 202 DC |
23"
Merc prop, hydraulic jackplate, Humminbird 997C si, |
5
fish - MS |
|
97 225 Mariner EFI |
700
series, Motorguide Tour Edition 84#. |
|
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82
mph @ 5800 rpm (gps) "I absolutely love this boat. |
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Runs
perfect, beautiful." |
|
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96 Champion 202 |
25"
Trophy, no jackplate, mounted 1" above transom. |
MMosher
- MO |
|
96 200 Merc EFI |
70.04
mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). "Speed was running down |
|
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current
on Missouri River. Up current was 67.08 gps. |
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Two
big boys, gear and full of fuel. Only bee out once thus |
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far,
more to come......" |
|
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97 Champion 190SX |
25"
Tempest, Humminbird Matrix 47 3D, Motorguide 55#. |
Phil
S - CA |
|
96 200 Merc EFI |
60+
mph. |
PHOTO |
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01 Champion 196 |
24"
Tempest Plus, 10" Detwiler manual, Motorguide Tour |
CLanderman
- NV |
|
01 200 Merc |
82#. |
|
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99 Champion 186DC |
25"
Tempest Plus, Lowrance X135, Motorguide Digital |
Jaycount
- KS |
|
99 175 Merc EFI |
82#.
62 mph (gps). "Awesome boat. Very easy for a |
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|
beginner
to drive but fast enough to get around too. |
|
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|
I'm
stuck on Champs now!" |
|
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00 Champion 181 |
25"
Renegade, 8" High Jacker, Eagle/Lowrance electronics, |
JOwen
- LA |
|
99 150 Johnson |
Motorguide
TM. 59 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
|
|
87 Champion 201 |
Lowrance
electronics. First boat/Project boat. |
SeabrookBasser
- TX |
|
Super V
DC |
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96 200 Mariner |
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|
93 Champion 190 |
22"
Raker, OMC TM. |
DLewis10
- PA |
|
91 150 Evinrude |
|
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91 Champion 184 |
23"
Yamaha, 10" Springfield Marine jackplate. |
Koolaid01
- MO |
|
94 175 Yamaha |
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82 Champion 18'6" |
21"
prop, Lowrance 125, MinnKota All Terrain TM. |
TPlumlee
- MO |
|
89 150 Force |
47
mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). |
|
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08 Champion Elite 210 |
26"
Bravo, Lowrance 128C, Motorguide 109# Digital. |
Cajun905
- CA |
|
07 250 Merc Verado |
70
mph (gps). |
|
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09 Champion 214SX |
23"
Yamaha M, Pro Hi Jacker HP, Lowrance 520, 135. |
Jim
pollard 1 - TX |
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08 200 Yamaha |
MinnKota
80# hand control. 60 mph @ 4600 rpm (gps). |
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"My
second Champion, nice boat but has a tendency to lay |
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on
left side at slow speeds (up to 30 mph). Would |
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appreciate
advice from anyone on solution. |
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|
Would
particularly like to communicate with anyone having |
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this
boat." |
|
|
99 Champion 194 |
23"
Tempest Plus, Lowrance 520C, 18C. |
Shaneeustice
- KS |
|
Fish
Hunter |
68
mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
PHOTO
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99 225 Merc Optimax |
|
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03 Champion 203 |
25"
Yamaha, 10" jackplate, MinnKota Fortrex. |
The
Spartan - CA |
|
03 250 Yamaha |
72.5
mph @ 5850 rpm (gps). |
|
|
97 Champion |
24"
Trophy, 8" Rite Hite, Lowrance X135, MinnKota Edge |
Mark
P - IL |
|
191 DC
Elite |
70#
TM. Propshasft is 3.5" below the pad. |
|
|
97 200 Merc EFI |
71
mph @ 5800 rpm (speedo). |
|
|
00 Champion 181 |
Yamaha
prop, 6" jackplate, Lowrance X65, X48, |
4x4dakota
- TX |
|
01 150 Yamaha VMax |
Motorguide
Brute 567. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. |
PHOTO
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63
mph @ 5500 rpm (speedo). "Just bought (6/13/09) this |
PHOTO
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beautiful
181 25th year Anniversary Edition boat and so |
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far
I love everything about it." |
|
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99 Champion 181 |
Lowrance
LMS 480, 587ci, Motorguide 71# TM. |
NTW
- MN |
|
99 150 Merc |
62
mph (speedo). |
|
|
96 Champion |
25"
Trophy, 10" Power Lift hydraulic, Humminbird 787c2 |
Tigerholic
- LA |
|
191 DCX
Elite |
GPS,
Lowrance X85, Motorguide Pro 6700 Series. |
|
|
96 225 Mariner |
68
mph @ 5100 rpm (gps). Power Pole, recessed TM |
|
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|
pedal,
bimini top. |
|
|
99 Champion 193 Elite |
25"
Tempest, 10" hydraulic, Motorguide Brute 71#. |
Diver357
- WA |
|
99 200 Merc Optimax |
Propshaft
is 2.25" below pad. 77 mph @ 5650 rpm.(gps) |
|
|
08 Champion Elite 210 |
27"
Tempest Plus, 10" Champion Jac hydraulic, Lowrance |
BJH
- TX |
|
08 300XS Merc |
LCX027c's
(2), Motorguide Digital 82#. "Smart gauges, |
PHOTO
PHOTO |
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hot
foot. This is the Ultimate Bass Boat. My wife talked me |
PHOTO |
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into
buying it at the McDonald's Tournament on Sam |
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Rayburn.
I'm glad she did. Top speed is still to be |
|
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|
determined....my
best 77.4 GPS." |
|
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86 Champion |
21"
prop, Humminbird Wide 100. 66 mph @ 5750 rpm |
Reedkj
- TX |
|
Super V
18 |
(speedo). |
|
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01 175 Evinrude |
|
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|
03 Champion 187DCX |
25"
Yamaha, 6" Slidemaster, Lowrance 520, MinnKota. |
Champion187
- IN |
|
04 175 Yamaha |
Propshaft
is 3.5" below the pad. 63 mph @ 5200 rpm |
|
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|
(gps). |
|
|
91 Champion 201SC |
10"
Slidemaster manual. |
Johnsinbelton
- TX |
|
01 225 Merc Optimax |
|
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03 Champion 193 Elite |
25"
Yamaha, 10" jackplate, Humminbird 363, 986, |
FredFudpucker
- CA |
|
02 200 Yamaha VMax |
Motorguide
TM. 64 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps). |
|
|
00 Champion 191 SC |
26"
Tempest Plus, 6" R&R jackplate, Zercom flasher indash |
Oldsailor
- AL |
|
25th
Anniversary |
Lowrance
47X console, 48X bow, MinnKota Maxxum 74. |
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00 200 Yamaha VMax |
"As
soon as the rain quits and we get some nice weather, |
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I'll
get it on the lake and see what she'll run. Film at 11!" |
|
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05 Champion |
23"
SST prop, 10" R&R jackplate, Lowrance LCX28HD, |
Azmick
- AZ |
|
CX187DC |
LMS
520C, Motorguide FW71. Propshaft is 3.5" below |
|
|
05 150 Johnson |
the
pad. 50 mph @ 4800 rpm (gps). "My 2nd Champ. |
|
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Saltwater |
First
was an '87 184 Team Champ w/175 Mariner that |
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hauled
a$$. 70 mph w/gear and passenger. Just found out |
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on
BBC to where I should have propshaft to pad at 3.5 |
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below.
Raised jackplate 2" so will see if I get better top end |
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speed." |
|
|
97 Champion 186DCX |
25"
Tempest. |
Dhollandsworth
- WA |
|
97 175 Mariner |
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|
08 Champion Elite 210 |
10"
Bob's hydraulis, Lowrance LCX 27, Humminbird |
Ken
V - FL |
|
08 250 Yamaha HPDI |
798
ci SI, Motorguide Tour 82#. |
|
|
08 Champion 203 |
26"
Trophy & Sp.custom, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance |
Hillsreels
- GA |
|
08 250 Merc Pro XS |
520C,
135, Motorguide MIG109. "Setup and engine |
PHOTO |
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|
height
not available, new boat in break-in." |
|
|
98 Champion 187 DC |
Tempest
prop, Motorguide 756. 67 mph (speedo). |
Rcook150
- TX |
|
Tournament |
|
|
|
98 150 Merc EFI |
|
|
|
03 Champion 188 Elite |
25"
Tempest, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LCX27C, |
Champmax
- AR |
|
03 200 Merc Optimax |
X135,
MinnKota Maxxum 65#. Propshaft is 3.5" below |
|
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|
the
pad. 71.9 mph @ 5750 rpm (gps). |
|
|
00 Champion 171SC |
22"
QuickSilver Lightspeed, Humminbird 798ci SI, |
Bled1
- TX |
|
Tournament |
Lowrance X28, Motorguide TM |
|
|
00 115 Merc |
45
mph @ 5200 rpm (gps). |
|
|
85 Champion 184 |
23"
Quicksilver, Lowrance electronics, Motorguide TM. |
Jbergkc
- KS |
|
Super V Fish
& Ski |
63
mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). "Rides like a much larger boat. |
PHOTO
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85 175 Merc |
Very
smooth even at high speeds in rough water, I love the |
PHOTO |
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way
she handles overall. This is my first boat and have |
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|
learned
a lot already. I had some performance issues the |
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|
first
year but with maintenance and some frequent running, |
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|
the
Merc runs great, starts the first crank every time, even |
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|
in
the dead of winter." |
|
|
04 Champion 188 Elite |
25"
Tempest, 10" Slidemaster, MinnKota TM. |
MR
188 Elite - MO |
|
04 200 Yamaha HPDI |
70.1
mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). Prop balanced & blueprinted |
|
|
|
by
Mark Croxton. |
|
|
00 Champion 181 |
23"
Tempest, 6" Hi-Jacker, Motorguide 72#. |
Mike200
- LA |
|
01 150 Merc XR6 |
Propshaft is 3.5" below
pad. 63 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
|
|
98 Champion 197 Elite |
25"
Mazco HP4, 8" Rite Hite, Lowrance 332C GPS dash, |
Jigging15
- MO |
|
98 175 Merc EFI |
X510C
bow, Motorguide Tour 80#. 74 mph @ 5800 rpm |
|
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|
(gps). |
|
|
08 Champion 183 Elite |
23"
Tempest, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LMS 520C with |
Kevin
V - TX |
|
08 150 Merc |
GPS
on console, X135 on bow, Motorguide TR82# |
PHOTO
PHOTO |
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|
Digital.
Propshaft is 2.5" below the pad. 58 mph @ 5800 |
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|
rpm
(gps). "This is my second bass boat, I had a Skeeter. |
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|
It's
not as fast, with same hp motor, but drives and fishes |
|
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|
better." |
|
|
05 Champion 188 Elite |
26"
Furty, 10" Hi-Jacker manual, Lowrance 520, flasher, |
Jatt9598
- AR |
|
08 200 Merc Optimax |
Motorguide
80# Tour. Propshaft is 2.25" below the pad. |
|
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|
70.4
mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). "I have been playing with |
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|
props
and height. The best all around prop for me was a |
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|
24"
Tempest that I had turned to 25.5" dished out and |
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|
added
some lift. 69.1 mph with excellent holeshot, 3/4 tank |
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of
fuel and full of tackle." |
|
|
09 Champion 190CX |
24"
Fury, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance X27, 520C, |
2nd
Champ - OH |
|
09 200 Merc Optimax |
MinnKota
TM. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. |
|
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|
66.8
mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). "Finally got through break in |
|
|
Updated 3/28/09...... |
period.
Engine was originally factory set at 5 3/4" below |
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|
the
pad, chinewalked so badly the nose was doing a 4 foot |
|
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|
figure
8 above 58 mph and would only turn 64.8 mph at |
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|
5240
rpm with only be aboard. The Fury gets the nose up |
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|
quickly,
but it is necessary to get on the trim quickly or the |
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|
boat
plows. The water remp was 47.4 and the air temp |
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|
was
45.4 and there was light chop so I think I'll get better |
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|
numbers
when the temp improves. My old Champ was a |
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|
184." |
|
|
93 Champion 180SC |
23"
Laser II, 8" JackRight, Lowrance LCX 15MT, |
Taz-Man
- OK |
|
94 150 Merc |
Eagle
Magna III, Motorguide Tour Digital. |
|
|
|
"In
excellent shape, fully loaded. Always wanted a real bass |
|
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|
boat
and now I have one. Only put on water once due to |
|
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|
weather
(Feb.), but 500 pounds of people weight, 300 lbs |
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of
gear, 25 mph wind, water white capping and still plained |
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|
out
within seconds and ran 60 with half throttle on hot foot." |
|
|
06 Champion |
17"
PowerTech 4 blade, 10" RapidJack, Lowrance 522, |
G-spot
- LA |
|
24
Baychamp |
MinnKota
101#. 58 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
|
|
05 300 Yamaha HPDI |
|
|
|
01 Champion DC206 |
27
T Yamaha, 10" CMC hydraulic, Lowrance LCX112C, |
JC
Champ - TX |
|
08 250 Yamaha |
Humminbird
997C2 si, Motorguide TR85. Propshaft is 3" |
|
|
HPDI |
below
pad. 73.2 mph @ 5874 rpm.(gps). |
|
|
01 Champion 193 |
24
Raker, 12" Slidemaster, Lowrance, Motorguide |
Champ193pro
- AZ |
|
01 200 Johnson HO |
Pinpoint
82#. 72 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
|
|
03 Champion 206 Elite |
25"
Yamaha, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance LCX 111 HD, |
Pattece
- OK |
|
03 225 Yamaha |
LCX
332, MinnKota 101# US2. |
PHOTO
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68
mph @ 5800 rpm (gps) "Best riding boat I have ever |
PHOTO
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|
been
in. Storage out of this world." |
|
|
97 Champion 191 DCX |
SS
prop, Lowrance X65, Motorguide 74#. |
Doug
- TX |
|
97 200 Merc |
"Just
got the boat, has not been in the water yet. Have a |
|
|
|
few
repairs to do before she is fit. Will update additional |
|
|
|
information
later." |
|
|
96 Champion 196 |
25"
Merc, Lowrance 520C, X67. |
HDeters
- IN |
|
Fish
Hunter |
"I'm
the second owner and I can't believe how nice the |
|
|
96 225 Mariner |
boat
rides and it's big enough to fish the whole family |
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(wife
and two kids). Champion rocks!" |
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05 Champion |
24"
Tempest, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LMS 520C |
Ibadchampion
- MO |
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187 CX DC |
GPS,
Garmin 240C, Motorguide 72#. Propshaft is 3.5" |
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05 175 Merc Optimax |
below
the pad. 65.1 mph @ 5750 rpm (gps). |
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Updated 11/29/09...... |
"Moved
jackplate and gained speed and rpms. It also |
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reduced
the chine walking tremendously! "Love the Boat!" |
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95 Champion 186 |
"Just
got the boat, does not have a jackplate and wondering |
Txbass88
- TX |
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95 175 Evinrude |
what
size jackplate would be the best for maximum speed. |
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Love
the boat, handles great." |
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07 Champion 183CX |
23"
Tempest Plus, 10" jackplate, Lowrance 520C's (2), |
OhioChamp183
- OH |
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07 150 Yamaha |
Motorguide
TR 82#. Propshaft is 4" below the pad. |
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62
mph @ 5750 rpm (gps). "Not a speed demon, but easy |
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and
fund to drive. Handles rough water better than any |
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18
ft boat on the marker! VERY happy with it!" |
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00 Champion 203 |
27"
Trophy, Lowrance 27C, 125, Motorguide 107#. |
Champkev203
- TX |
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00 200 Merc Optimax |
72.6
mph (gps). |
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97 Champion 221 Elite |
25"
Trophy, 12" Springfield. Propshaft is 1.5" below pad. |
Kitty
- TX |
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97 225 Merc EFI |
73.4
mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). "Best rough water boat |
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known
to man, this thing is a beast! GPS at 73.4 with very |
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light
load, haven't done anything to it to even try to make it |
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go
faster...no need." |
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03 Champion |
25"
Yamaha M, 6" jackplate, Lowrance X85, 332C, |
188elite
- NC |
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188 Elite
DC |
Motorguide
82#. Propshaft is 3.25" below the pad. |
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03 200 Yamaha OX66 |
68.1
mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
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00 Champion 191 DC |
25"
Tempest Plus, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance 520's, |
OkieJoe
- OK |
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Tournament |
MinnKota
Maxxum Pro 101#. "My first Champion and I |
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00 200 Merc EFI |
have
been very impressed with the ride and fishability!" |
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00 Champion 202 SC |
27"
Tempest Plus, 6" Slidemaster, Lowrancce 332c, 15MT |
Champion202
- TX |
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00 225 Yamaha VMax |
MinnKota
TM. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. |
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73.9
mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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08 Champion 206 CX |
25"
Tempest, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LCX 20, X135, |
Chris
P - OH |
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08 250 Merc Pro XS |
Motorguide
Digital Tour 82#. 75 mph (gps). |
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08 Champion 183CX |
Merc
prop, 10" jackplate, Lowrance X135, X96, |
Brian
F - MS |
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08 150 Merc |
Motorguide
TM. |
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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 but 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 appreciate any ideas on how to get more |
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top
end or rpms." |
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01 Champion 193 |
24"
Raker, 12" Slidemaster, Motorguide 767. |
Vegasbasspro1975
- NV |
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01 200 Johnson H.O. |
Lowrance
electronics. |
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Propshaft
is 3.5"" below the pad. 68.2 mph @ 5950 rpm |
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(gps). |
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96 Champion 202 |
24"
Trophy, Lowrance LCX 28, LCX37, Motorguide |
DaveH
- CA |
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Tournament |
Max
80#. Propshaft is 2 5/8" below the pad. |
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96 200 Merc EFI |
65 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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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 |
27"
Yamaha T1, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 520C, |
Mark21sx - LA |
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07 300 Yamaha |
MinnKota Max 80#. 74 mph @ 6000 rpm |
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VMax HPDI |
(gps).
"Best speeds attained with 27 T1 and 26 Fury. |
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Updated 12/18/09..... |
Bravo1
provides best overall handling" |
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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 3" below the pad. |
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Updated
9/20/08..... |
64
mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). "Added jackplate and raised |
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engine
and gained 10 mph!" |
|
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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 |
|
90 200 Merc |
rpm
(speedo). |
|
|
99 Champion 191DC |
25"
Raker, Garmin GPS Map 178, Lowrnace X35, |
Steve
- OH |
|
99 200 Johnson |
Motorguide
TR82. 63 mph (gps). |
|
|
93 Champion 201 DC |
23"
Trophy, 6" Hi Jacker, Lowrance electronics, |
DougM32
- WA |
|
Elite |
Motorguide
67#. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. |
|
|
93 200 Merc EFI |
59
mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
|
|
03 Champion 188 Elite |
24"
Tempest Plus, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance X125, |
Champion188Elite
- OH |
|
03 200 Merc |
Eagle
480, MinnKota Maxxum 74#. Propshaft is 3.25" |
|
|
|
below
the pad. 70.4 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
|
|
07 Champion CX206 |
27"
Tempest, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 113c HD, |
Chris
M - TX |
|
07 250 Merc |
520c,
Motorguide 82#
Tour. 75 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
|
|
04 Champion 203 DC |
26"
Tempest Plus, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance, Motorguide |
PokeyTN
- TN |
|
03 250 Merc XS |
82#.
Propshaft is 4.25" below the pad. 69.9 mph @ 5650 |
|
|
Optimax |
rpms
(gps). |
|
|
89 Champion 201 DC |
26"
Trophy, Lowrance X75, X70A, Motorguide 71#. |
Ron
H - OH |
|
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
- OH |
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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, |
PHOTO |
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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 80#. 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
- TX |
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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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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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Updated 3/25/07.... |
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
- TX |
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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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E-Tec HO |
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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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96 Champion 202 |
27"
Trophy, 10" jackplate, Lowrance LMS480's (2), |
202champ
- SC |
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00 250XB Merc |
Motorguide
Pro 70#. Propshaft is 2.5" below the pad. |
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80.5
mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). "My Champion has an |
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excellent
ride, even in rough water it handles great. |
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It
will run 80.5 with a full tank and me with all my gear. |
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With
my partner, his gear and a livewell full of fish it still |
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runs
77.5. Boat are gps speeds. I couldn't ask for a more |
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stable,
smooth riding, fast boat. I would like to get a few |
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more
rpms, if anyone has any ideas please send me an |
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e-mail." |
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00 Champion 193 |
25"
Raker, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance X65 bow & console, |
NorCal
Basser - CA |
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DCX Elite |
Lowrance
1240A indash, Motorguide Tour Edition 782. |
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00 200 Evinrude Ficht |
Propshaft
is 3.5" below pad, 71 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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"First
ChamP after owning 2 Rangers. Love the ride and |
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handling
and overall fishability." |
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98 Champion 191 Elite |
25"
Tempest, 6" Slidemaster, Humminbird 947C, |
Cmscom57
- TX |
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98 200 Mariner Mag |
Motorguide.
75+ mph (gps). "Will post rpms and setup |
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EFI |
information
later." |
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96 Champion 181 Elite |
23"
Tempest, 6" Rite Hite, Lowrance 332C's (2). |
Gunnar
- IL |
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96 150 Merc EFI |
Motorguide
Pro 70. Propshaft is 3.75" below the pad. |
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64.5
mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). "Black Magic on Water! |
PHOTO
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This
boat jumps out of the hole and turns on a dime! |
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Nothing
Rides like a ChampioN!" |
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06 Champion Elite |
26"
Trophy Plus, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 332, 102, |
LPolk
- TX |
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06 225 Merc |
Motorguide
TR 82#. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. |
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"Just
got the boat, will keep informed." |
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06 Champion 210 Elite |
Yamaha
prop, Slidemaster jackplate, Lowrance X102C, |
Whp
bass - CA |
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06 250 Yamaha |
LMS332C,
MinnKota Maxxum Pro 101#. |
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HPDI VMax |
"Still
in break'n mode, 5.5 hours on motor. But an awesome |
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ride
compared to my 187 Elite and a lot of throttle left." |
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96 Champion 221 Elite |
25"
Trophy Plus, 6" CMC hydraulic, Humminbird Matrix |
Champion221elite
- MI |
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97 225 Merc |
12,
Lowrance X51, Motorguide 775 Beast - 65#. |
PHOTO
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Propshaft
is 3.25" below the pad. 70.5 mph @ 5600 rpm |
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(gps).
The 221 is a great boat, very sharp, and well taken |
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care
of. It turns heads everywhere I go." |
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05 Champion 198 Elite |
28"
Raker II, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance X125, |
Needforspeed303
- WI |
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05 225 Evinrude ETec |
LMS-480,
MinnKota 74#. 74.5 mph @ 5750 rpm (gps). |
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HO |
"The
Evinrude E-Tec really screams and hardly uses any |
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oil!". |
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06 Champion 198 Elite |
25"
Tempest Plus, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LMS332C, |
Luke
- MO |
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06 225 Yamaha HPDI |
X102C,
MinnKota Maxxum 74#. "Just got this boat and |
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still
getting used to it. So far I have had it to 68 mph fully |
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loaded.
It has custom cover, Lok-R-Bar in front, hydraulic |
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steering
w/tilt, Hamby's Heavy Duty keel protector. |
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The
boat is loaded with options from ChampioN such as |
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pump
out, hydro air and such. This is by far the best boat |
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I
have ever been in hands down. I will never own anything |
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but
a ChampioN again." |
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04 Champion 206 Elite |
25"
Tempest, 3" Slidemaster, Lowrance LCX-25C's (2), |
Kensaku
- Japan |
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06 275 Merc Verado |
MinnKota
Maxxum 80#. 73 mph @ 6180 rpm (gps). |
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"I
live in Japan. I use 206 in lake of the biggest in Japan, |
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Lake-Biwa.
My 206 did rigging in Vital-Spirit which has the |
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Japanese
best technology shop." |
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96 Champion 190DC |
25"
Tempest, 6" jackplate, Lowrance electronics, |
Robertschamp
- LA |
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96 200 Mariner |
Motorguide
Brute 50. 68 mph (gps). |
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93 Champion 18'6" |
6"
jackplate, Motorguide 50#. 60's @ 5500 rpm (speedo). |
Bcfishin31
- TX |
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93 175 Merc EFI |
"Nice
boat. Motor is fuel injected. Everything works and |
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works
well." |
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04 Champion 196 Elite |
25"
Tempest, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance X18, X15, |
JWD
Champion - KS |
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04 200 Merc |
MinnKota
Maxxum 74#. Motor is 4" above the transom. |
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65
mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). "Just got her a month ago, still |
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need
to do some playing. Any advice on setup would be |
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helpful." |
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05 Champion 206 Elite |
25"
Tempest Plus, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance 332C, X125 |
Axeman
- TX |
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05 225 Merc |
MinnKota
Maxxum 74#. Propshaft is 4.25" below the pad. |
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67
mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). "Awesome ride. |
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Turns
like it's on rails with trimming down optional |
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even
at top speed. In chop or rollers it don't matter, just get |
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on
top and go. I pass everyone in 2 ft chop or better. |
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Basically
I can't say enough good stuff about this boat. |
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Tons
of locker space and the Hamby's is the bomb, way |
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thicker
than the other guys and its glassed on. If I had a |
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250
on it I'd give it a 10, as it is, it's a 9.5. |
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05 Champion 20 |
10"
jackplate, Lowrance 332C, MinnKota 80# Rip Tide. |
Trout
Assassin - LA |
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Sea Champ |
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05 150 F Yamaha |
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91 Champion 201DC |
21"
Merc prop, 6" CMC, Bottomline 5100, Lowrance, |
JBolling
- NM |
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91 150 Mariner |
Motorgudie
767 TM. Propshaft is 2 7/8" below the pad. |
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53
mph @ 5250 rpm (gps). "My elevation is 4000 feet and |
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I
sure can tell that I lose approx. 15-20% hp. The 21" |
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Trophy
has tremendous lift, but pulls my rpms down a little |
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low
but handles like a dream." |
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05 Champion 206 Elite |
26"
Tempest, 10" J&M hydraulic, Lowrance 330C, X125, |
SteveB
- OK |
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05 250 Merc |
Motorguide
109#. 6300 rpm "Just got the rig, I've not yet |
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ran
it really open, was wondering what to expect. Real |
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happy
so far." |
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89 Champion 184SC |
24"
Dominator 4 blade, Eagle 480, Motorguide 82#. |
Screwystewy
- AZ |
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89 175 Mariner |
65.3
mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
|
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98 Champion 186DC |
23"
Tempest, Eagle Fish Elite 502C, Bottom Line |
NHCHAMP186
- NH |
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98 175 Merc EFI |
Tournament
320 Max, MinnKota All Terrain 65#. |
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62
mph @ 5750 rpm (gps). "I love my Champ!!" |
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05 Champion 198 |
Garmin
188 gps/sounder, 240, MinnKota 74#. |
Dolphintom
- TN |
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05 225 Yamaha |
72
mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). |
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95 Champion 186 |
25"
Trophy Motorguide TM. |
Thbass
- AZ |
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95 175 Merc |
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04 Champion 206 Elite |
25"
Yamaha, Lowrance LMS320, X87, MinnKota Tm. |
Rockfish29
- TX |
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04 250 Yamaha HPDI |
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05 Champion Elite |
Jackplate,
Lowrance X135, LMS 480, MinnKota Maxxum |
FergieF
- CA |
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198 DCX |
Pro
101#. 72 mph (gps). |
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05 225 Merc Optimax |
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96 Champion 181 DC |
23"
Tempest Plus, Garmin 160, 128, Motorguide 109# |
OBhappy
- NJ |
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98 150 Merc Optimax |
Tour
Edition. 60.2 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). "Rode in them |
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All.....My
Champion rides like you're on clouds!" |
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96 Champion 191 Elite |
25"
Trophy, 4" Rite Hite, Lowrance X70, X55, |
Customlure
- IL |
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96 200 Merc |
MinnKota
74#. 66 mph @ 5600 rpms (gps). |
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"I'm
on my second powerhead." |
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05 Champion 206 |
27"
Yamaha, 10" Slidemaster. Propshaft is 3.5" below the |
Bass-1
- MO |
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Elite DC |
pad.
73 mph (gps). |
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05 300 Yamaha |
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|
00 Champion 181SC |
Tempest,
hydraulic jackplate, Motorguide Brute 67. |
Bo
S - NC |
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00 150 Merc |
71
mph (speedo). "Been in a lot of 18' boats and absolutely |
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nothing
compares to the ride of a Champion." |
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97 Champion 181 DC |
Futrell
jackplate, Lowrance/Garmin electronics. |
Flyboy
- OK |
|
Elite |
67
mph (gps). "All I need." |
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96 150 Merc |
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05 Champion 188 Elite |
25"
Yamaha, 10" R&R, Lowrance LMS480, X125, |
55excl
- CT |
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04 200 Yamaha |
MinnKota
Maxxum 74#. Propshaft is 4" below the pad. |
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65
mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). "I think boat needs to go |
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faster,
please give any feedback." |
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85 Champion 18'4" |
23"
Quicksilver, Humminbird SX, Lowrance 1240 |
CrappieOutlaw
- MO |
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Fish & Ski |
Bluewater,
Evinrude TM. Motor is 2" above the transom. |
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85 175 Merc |
69
mph @ 5200 rpm (speedo). "Took the ski out of it and |
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made
the front into a full casting deck with access to the |
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boxes.
Motor doesn't like to start but runs well. Runs |
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68-69
speedo but has a horrible pull to the left, I've tried |
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|
to
adjust the tab didn't seem to make a lot of difference. |
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|
Does
the boat need a jackplate or different prop? Or should |
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I
be happy with what I'm getting, any advice would be |
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appreciated." |
|
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97 Champion 181DC |
25"
Tempest Plus, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance 1240A, |
Champ150
- TN |
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97 150 Evinrude |
X85,
Motorguide 67#. Propshaft is 2.75" below pad. |
|
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Intruder |
68.2
mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). "Can't wait to see what my |
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|
new
Lightning L/U's gonna do!" |
|
|
99 Champion Mean16 |
24"
Trophy, Garmin GPS Map 168, 240, Motorguide |
Mean
16 - MO |
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97 90 Merc |
Pro
67. 51.1 mph @ 5200 rpm (gps). |
|
|
96 Champion 202 |
25"
Trophy, 8" Rite Hite, Garmin 240, 160, MinnKota 74# |
Jighead
- SC |
|
SCX Elite |
Maxxum.
72 mph @ 5900 rpm (speedo). "Absolutely |
|
|
96 200 Mariner EFI |
immaculate
boat that I was lucky to find. Previous owner |
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|
was
meticulouse with his maintenance and upkeep of this |
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|
boat.
She looks brand new. Runs and rides like a dream. |
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|
I've
always been a Ranger man but this boat has definitely |
|
|
|
changed
my mind." |
|
|
97 Champion 186 |
25"
Renegade, 6" T-H Pro Hi-Jacker, Lowrance flasher |
Mike
C - MA |
|
Elite SC |
indash, X85, X65,
Motorguide
Brute 75#. Propshaft is 3 |
|
|
97 175 Johnson |
3/4"" below pad.
70
mph @ 5500 rpm (speedo). |
|
|
Fast Strike |
"This is my second bass
boat, love it, it keeps up with the |
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|
other boats in my bass
club." |
|
|
96 Champion 181 |
25"
Tempest, 6" PowerLift, Lowrance Flasher 40/80/120, |
Dale
- MO |
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Tournament |
Motorguide
50#. 55 mph @ 5100 rpm (speedo). |
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96 105 Mariner EFI |
"First
bass boat and it's everything I've heard about. |
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Could
not ask for a smoother ride. Took it out for the first |
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time
last weekend (10-30-05) and had it up to 55 mph at |
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5100
rpm. The motor is strong and quiet. Great rig." |
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05 Champion 206 |
25"
Yamaha T1, 10" Bob's Machine hydraulic, Lowrance |
Rooster
- MD |
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05 250 Yamaha HPDI |
332C's
(2), MinnKota Maxxum Pro 101#. |
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71.2
mph @ 5850 rpm (gps). "Great Boat. One of the |
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best ChampioNs I have
owned." |
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84 Champion 184 SCR |
Quicksilver
prop, hydraulic jackplate, Eagle electronics, |
Basskillermexico
- Mexico |
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96 150 Johnson |
Motorguide
107# Tour Edition. 60 mph (gps). |
|
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Fast Strike |
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05 Champion 206 |
26"
Turbo, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance X125, LMS480, |
OldYeller
- SC |
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Elite |
MinnKota
Maxxum Pro 80#. 71.5 mph @ 5500 rpm |
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05 250 Yamaha HPDI |
(gps).
"Need more speed but I love the handling in sharp |
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PHOTO |
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turns
at wot." |
PHOTO |
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86 Champion 16'8" |
17"
Michigan Raptor, Lowrance X15, flasher, MinnKota |
Michinfla
- FL |
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86 115 Merc |
Power
drive 52#. 60 ish @ 6000-6400 rpm (speedo). |
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"Stand
setup as day 1." |
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04 Champion 187 |
21"
Tempest, manual jackplate, Lowrance X125, |
DanB
- NV |
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04 150 Merc |
Motorguide
71#. 57 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
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99 Champion 203DCX |
25"
Trophy, 8" Detwiler, Lowrance X91, X65, |
Rustyed
- OK |
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99 225 Merc |
Motorguide
Tour Edition 81#. Propshaft is 3.5" below the |
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pad.
71 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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05 Champion 206 Elite |
26"
Trophy, 12" Slidemaster, Lowrance X125, 332C, |
Javlin
- NC |
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05 250 Yamaha |
Motorguide
Tour 82#. 74 mph @ 6000 rpm (gps) |
PHOTO |
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01 Champion 171DC |
25"
Trophy Plus. "In Progress". |
Jaxxxsun
- LA |
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01 125 Merc |
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99 Champion 181 |
23"
Michigan prop, Evinrude TM. |
Hondajohn
- MD |
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03 150 Johnson |
50
mph @ 5200 rpm (speedo). |
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96 Champion 181 Elite |
23"
Tempest, Motorguide Brute. 60 mph ( gps). |
JackJ
- AL |
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96 150 Mariner Mag III |
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88 Champion 18 |
60
mph @ 5300 rpm (speedo). "First day in the water and |
James
S - OK |
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84 150 Mariner |
I'm
in love with a Champion boat. Looked for months and |
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finally
found what I thought I wanted - now I know it's |
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worth
the wait." |
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90 Champion 176 |
25"
Trophy, Pinpoint 7820, MinnKota Autopilot. |
Rogerant
- Sask. |
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SCR Elite |
67
mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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94 200 Merc XRi |
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99 Champion 203 |
26"
Raker 8" jackplate, Lowrance LMS160, X85, |
MaverickLE
- TX |
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01 225 Johnson |
Motorguide
Digital. Propshaft is 3 3/8" below the pad. |
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73
mph @ 6000 rpm (gps). "Best Ride Ever" |
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05 Champion 198 |
26"
Tempest, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance 480, 125, |
WayneJ
- AL |
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05 225 Merc Pro XS |
MinnKota
Pro 80. 72 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
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06 Champion 198 |
25
Yamaha ProSeries, Lowrance X19C's (2), |
Wrspot
- CA |
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06 225 Yamaha |
MinnKota
Maxxum Pro 80#. 69.5 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). |
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10" Slidemaster.
Propshaft is 3.25" below the pad. |
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"Just got the boat,
still playing with it." |
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95 Champion 181 Elite |
25"
Tempest, jackplate, Lowrance X48, X49. |
Htharp
- TX |
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95 150 Mariner |
Motorguide
TM. 61 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). |
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"Just
picked it up. I'm juiced!!" |
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90 Champion 201DC |
26"
Raker, 8" RapidJack, BottomLine 5100, Species |
Badhabit
- WA |
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90 200+ Johnson |
Select,
Johnson 56# TM. Propshaft is 2.5" below the pad. |
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72.4
mph @ 6300 rpm (gps). "Motor built by Taylor |
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Marine
in Selma, AL. If you have a Johnson that you want |
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to
hotrod...Wayne Taylor is the man to see. His website |
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is
www.madefi.com |
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98 Champion 191DC |
25"
Tempest, 6" Pro HiJacker HP, Lowrance X65, |
JChamp191
- TX |
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97 200 Mariner |
Motorguide
556. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. |
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66.5
mph (gps). "Just got boat, have to fix tach so not sure |
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of
rpm and motor was 4" below pad when I got 66.5 mph." |
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01 Champion 194 |
23"
Trophy, 10" Slidemaster, Eagle 480 FishElite, |
Regan
- LA |
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99 200 Merc Optimax |
MinnKota
Riptide 80#. Propshaft is 4" below pad. |
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60
mph @ 5400 rpm (gps). "Looking to repower with a |
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Yamaha
250 VMax soon, I'll post the results when it |
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happens." |
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91 Champion 184 DCR |
Humminbird
1000 Deep, BottomLine 1000, Motorguide. |
DaleM
- CA |
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91 175 Evinrude |
"First
bassboat, will update soon!" |
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82 Champion |
23"
Solas, 6" CMC jackplate, Lowrance X47, X82, |
MichaelC
- AZ |
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82 235 Evinrude |
Motorguide
Tracker 43#. Motor is 4" off the transom. |
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70
mph @ 5300 rpm (speedo). |
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99 Champion 187 Elite |
25"
Tempest, 8" Slidemaster. MinnKota 65#. |
Dietrich
- LA |
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99 175 Merc |
Propshaft
is 3.5" below the pad. 65 mph (gps). |
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"Boat
loaded with gear, 2 adults and 48 gals of gas." |
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00 Champion 203 Elite |
Tempest,
Detwiler jackplate, Lowrance electronics. |
203Champ
- CA |
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00 225 Merc Optimax |
Motorguide
TM. |
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05 Champion 206 |
25"
Yamaha T1, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance 480, 125. |
Southernyankee
- IN |
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05 250 Yamaha HPDI |
Propshaft
is 3.5" below pad. 71.5 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
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98 Champion 187 |
25"
Tempest, 8" Slidemaster, Humminbird Matrix 67 with |
Tecrousore
- KY |
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98 175 Merc EFI |
GPS,
Matrix 37 w/WideSide, Motorguide 56 Brute. |
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Propshaft
is 3.5" below pad. 63.4 mph @ 5200 rpm (gps). |
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00 Champion 202 Elite |
25"
Trophy, 6" Slidemaster, Lowrance X125 console, |
Rammkow
- MO |
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99 225 Merc EFI |
X48
bow, Motorguide TM. Propshaft is 3.25" below pad. |
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75
mph @ 5700 rpm (speedo). "Someday I hope to do |
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some
testing with a gps to see what she'll really do, but |
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she's
fast enough for me. Unbeatable in rough water. |
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Love
this boat. |
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96 Champion 191CDX |
24"
Trophy, 6" Rite Hite, Lowrance X15, X17, |
Billy
- CA |
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96 200 Merc EFI |
Motorguide
82#. Propshaft is 4.5" below the pad. |
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60
mph @ 5500-5600 rpm (speedo). "Need to find the |
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time
to play with the motor height, I think I can get more |
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speed
out of this rig." |
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05 Champion 198 |
27"
Tempest, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance 332C (indash), |
NC
Pizza Guy - NC |
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DCX Elite |
Lowrance
X125, MinnKota Maxxum74#. |
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05 225 Evinrude |
72.5
mph @ 6000 rpm (gps). "Picked up boat on April 26 |
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E-Tec HO |
from
C&O Marine. Still playing with the setup..." |
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05 Champion 198 |
26"
Tempest +, 10" jackplate, Lowrance 332C, X125, |
Champ
198 - TN |
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05 225 Merc ProXS |
MinnKota
Maxxum Pro 80. Propshaft is 4.25" below pad. |
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"For
2005, I'm back in black, sporting a Mercury ProXS |
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Optimax.
Lightly loaded, my max speed on GPS was at |
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76.8
mph. The boat colors were inspired by Lea's 198 |
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down
in the list below. Normal cruising with just me, 3/4 |
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tank
of gas and my tackle is 73.6 GPS. Although I'm not |
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into
the speed thing, I get asked this all the time via email. |
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If
you are considering a 198 and have any questions, please |
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shoot
me an e-mail. I got the boat from Todd at C&O |
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Marine
in White Bluff, TN." |
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96 Champion 191 |
25"
Trophy, 8" Slidemaster hydraulic, Eagle 320, |
191Champion
- TX |
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DCX Elite |
Lowrance
X55A, Motorguide 55#. |
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96 200 Merc EFI |
77
mph @ 5800 rpm (speedo). "Hot foot installed, |
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recessed
trolling motor pedal (Flat Foot) installed." |
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90 Champion Mean 15 |
Garmin
178C, Eagle Supra Pro, Johnson 24V. |
Patenglish
- TN |
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89 88 Evinrude |
"Previous
owner quit counting after waxing 200th time." |
PHOTO |
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00 Champion |
24"
Raker, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance X65, Zercom CID40 |
BobsC3
- IL |
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203 DCX
Elite |
Motorguide
Tour 109#. 75 mph @ 5900 rpm (speedo). |
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00 225 Evinrude |
"I
have used this boat about a half dozen times so far and |
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Ficht Ram |
am
really impressed with it. The ride and handling are |
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terrific
and it will run. 75 on the speedo with two guys, full |
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of
fuel and tourney loaded. This is my second Champion |
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but
it definitely won't be my last." |
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01 Champion 206 |
Tempest,
6" T&H hydraulic, Lowrance GlobalMap 2400, |
Blake
- MI |
|
Elite DCX |
LMS-240,
Motorguuide 36V 109# Digital. |
PHOTO |
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Updated
7/14/05..... |
Propshaft
is 3.5" below pad. 65 mph @ 5450 rpm (gps). |
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05 Champion 196 Elite |
24"
Raker, 10" Lowrance LMS480, X125, MinnKota 74#. |
Champ196
- MO |
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05 200 Evinrude HO |
"Don't
have her quite figured out yet, but working on it! |
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Could
not be happier with it so far. It is my first boat, but |
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won't
be my last Champion." |
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01 ChampioN 181DC |
24"
Trophy, 6" Slidemaster, Eagle 480, Lowrance X49, |
Rocksoilder
- AR |
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04 150 Merc Optimax |
Motorguide
Tour 67#. Propshaft is 3" below the pad. |
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60
mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). "Setup is all off, only way to |
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even
get over 5000 rpms is to trim all the way up and then |
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rooster
tail is 12 feet high. Tried different jackplate heights |
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to
no avail, speed stays same though. Weird huh? This is |
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running
full gas and two people. Help in this setup would |
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be
appreciated. I'm 30 years old, bass fished all my life, |
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this
is my first boat. Been wanting to buy for 10 years, |
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finally
could afford it. I will be working on setup. I know this |
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rig
will do 65-69 mph, somehow without that huge |
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rooster
tail." |
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04 Champion 187DC |
23"
Yamaha, 10" Slidemaster, 2 Lowrance X51's, |
Robert
- LA |
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04 150 Yamaha VMax |
Lowrance
1440 LCD flasher, MinnKota Maxxum 74#. |
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Propshaft
is 3.5" below the pad. 63.2 mph @ 6200 rpm |
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(gps).
"Still working on set up. Had more cup added to my |
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prop
to prevent cavitation problem." |
|
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05 Champion 198 Elite |
25"
Tempest Plus, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance 480, X125, |
Bowfishersmith
- MO |
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05 225 Merc Optimax |
Motorguide
82# digital. Propshaft is 4" below the pad. |
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69.5
mph @ 5450 rpm (gps). |
|
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04 Champion 206DC |
27T1
Yamaha, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance 330C, X125, |
Thomasoneric
- TN |
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Elite |
Motorguide
Tour 82#. Propshaft is 3.5" below pad. |
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04 300 Yamaha |
75
mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). "Think it still needs to go |
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faster,
gonna try a Tempest prop. Anyone with this setup |
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please
e-mail and we'll talk." |
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05 Champion 206 Elite |
27"
ProSeries, 10" jackplate, Lowrance 330C, 102C, |
Fshnfluz
- WA |
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05 300 Yamaha HPDI |
MinnKota
101#. "Still breaking in." |
|
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99 Champion 203SCX |
26"
Trophy, 8" Detwiler, Lowrance electronics, |
Daraco
- GA |
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99 225 Merc EFI |
Motorguide
TE82. Propshaft is 3" below the pad. |
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76.4
mph @ 6000 rpm (gps). |
|
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01 Champion 206 |
26"
Raker, 10" jackplate, Lowrance electronics. |
Kyle
- TX |
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99 225 Johnson |
MinnKota
TM. Propshaft is 3" below the pad. |
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65
mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
|
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99 Champion 203 |
25"
Trophy Plus, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance LMS-160, |
Lachamp203
- LA |
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99 225 Merc Optimax |
X85,
Motorguide B767. Propshaft is 3.25" below the |
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pad.
71.2 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). "This is my 2nd |
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Champion.
Had an Elite 176 with a Merc 150EFI. |
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By
far the best ride on the water!!!" |
|
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01 Champion 201 |
24"
Trophy, 10" Cajun Jacker, Lowrance LMS240 GPS, |
Coastal
Champ - LA |
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98 225 Merc EFI |
X45,
Zercom indash flasher, Motorguide 62# Great White. |
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Propshaft
is 2" below the pad. 64 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
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"This
is the same as the Champion Fish Hunter dual console |
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|
walleye
boat with some minor modifications." |
|
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86 Champion 184 DC |
24"
Predator, Garmin 162, Lowrance 1240's (2), |
Glen
- MO |
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87 150 Yamaha ProV |
MinnKota
TM. "Just bought this with a blow 175 Merc, |
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I'm
taking the 150 Yammy off my old 1978 168 SuperV |
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Champion.
That boat will be for sale w/o a motor. |
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My
184 is in immaculate condition. I'm really looking |
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to
restoring. |
|
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97 Champion 202 Elite |
27"
Yamaha T1, Lowrance LMS 520, X96. |
Wixomchamp
- MI |
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97 225 Merc EFI |
Propshaft
is 2 5/8" below the pad. 78.14 mph @ 5900 rpm |
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(gps).
"Best speed with this setup was in 55 deg air with |
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Updated 6/28/09..... |
a
light "T" load. Mark Croxton knows his stuff." |
|
|
00 Champion 194 |
25"
Trophy Plus, Garmin Map GPS 60C, Motorguide |
LAChamp
- LA |
|
Fishhunter |
Great
White 50". Hot foot, 3 bank charger, ProTrim, full |
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00 225 Merc |
glass
windshield, galvanized trailer. |
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64.5
mph @ 5750 rpm (gps). |
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"Great all around boat for living near the coast, |
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from bass fishing in shallow waters in the bassin to |
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fishing
rigs offshore in 2' seas. Perfect for the family also, |
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plenty
of room and pulls tubes and such great. One of the |
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best
things about this boat is when running at any speed or |
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condition,
with the full windshield I am out of the wind, |
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cold
and rain." |
|
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95 Champion 202 |
27"
Renegade, Lowrance LCX 18C, X70, 1240A. |
Lak100
- PA |
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94 225 Evinrude |
Motorguide
TM. |
|
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89 Champion 201DCFS |
24"
Raker, 9.5" Rapid Jack, Eagle Fishmark 320, |
ChampioNman
- SC |
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00 200 Johnson |
Garmin
160, Johnson 24V TM. Propshaft is 3.5" below |
PHOTO |
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the
pad. 68.3 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps) |
|
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04 Champion 21SX |
23"
Yamaha, 10" jackplate, Loarance X97 in dash, |
Vafishing
- VA |
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04 225 Yamaha |
MinnKota
Maxxum 65#. Propshaft is 4.25" below the pad. |
PHOTO |
|
VMax HPDI |
60
mph @ 5950 rpm (gps). "Just got this boat and ran it |
PHOTO |
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once.
Absolutely love it. Boat fishes like a tourney bass |
PHOTO |
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boat
but has the extra seating that makes it a fish and ski. |
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Will
be changing the prop to a 25" T1 as this one slips a |
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lot.
Should get close to 70 with that one there. Also will be |
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|
adding
a graph/GPS to the bow. Always read that nothing |
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|
rides
like a Champion and now that I have one can say |
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|
that
is true. Thing is like it's on rails." |
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01 Champion 203 |
27"
Yamaha ProSeries, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance |
BMoore
- TX |
|
01 225 Yamaha |
LMS160,
LCX 18 Color, Motorguide 109#. |
PHOTO |
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Motor
is 2" off the transom. 73.5 mph @ 5750 rpm (gps). |
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Elite
package, 15 Osprey rod organizer, drop deck insert, |
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Kenwood
AM/FM CD player. Colors Gemstone & |
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Horizon.
Tilt steering. |
|
|
04 Champion 223 |
27R
Yamaha, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LMS480, X87, |
Champion223
- OH |
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04 300 Yamaha |
MinnKota
74#. Three bank charger, dual turbo air, |
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livewell
pumpouts, hot foot, LocR-Bar, tilt wheel, Elite |
PHOTO
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|
package.
The colors are Scarlet Red, Nutmeg cap with |
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Black
pins. I travelled 400 miles to buy this boat from |
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|
C&O
Marine. Todd & Mike Story from C&O are great |
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|
guys
and were very helpful in the setup and purchase of |
|
|
|
my
new Champion. Thanks!!!" |
|
|
98 Champion 202 |
25"
Tempest, 6"RiteHite, Pinpoint 7520, Motorguide 80# |
Flackbass
- KS |
|
DCX Elite |
Tournament.
Propshaft is 3 1/4" below the pad. |
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98 200 Merc EFI |
64 mph @ 5500 rpm
(gps). |
PHOTO |
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"Turns on rails,
handles rough water great, smooth ride!" |
|
|
94 Champion 190 |
25"
Trophy, 6" RiteHite, Eagle FishMark 320's (2), |
V6MERC
- MO |
|
DC Elite |
Lowrance
1240A flasher, Motorguide 67# 24V TM. |
PHOTO
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01 200 Merc EFI |
Propshaft
is 2.75" below the pad. 68.1 mph @ 5800/5900 |
PHOTO |
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rpm
(gps). "This is my second Champion, it does the rough |
|
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|
water
thing better than my first one ('82 168 w/150 rude). |
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|
When
I purchased the boat in 200 it had a 1994 200 Xri, |
|
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|
but
I've replaced it with a '01 200 EFI. The new motor is |
|
|
|
turning
the same prop 200-300 more rpms than the old |
|
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|
one
did and just plain runs better! Since I had to spend the |
|
|
|
extra
money for a new motor I have upgraded to |
|
|
|
hydraulic
steering, steering wheel trim, hot foot and |
|
|
|
retractable
tie-downs." |
|
|
05 Champion 188 Elite |
25"
Tempest Plus, 12" jackplate, Lowrance LMS-480, |
DustinR
- AL |
|
05 200 Yamaha |
LCF-1440,
X135. MinnKota Maxum 74#. |
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|
|
Propshaft
is 3" below the pad. 67 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps). |
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05 Champion 198 |
26"
Tempest Plus, new syle console, tilt steering, 3 bank |
Lea
- VA |
|
Elite SC |
charger,
auto bilge, Moosehead rod organizer on driver's |
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05 225 Merc Opti |
side,
2 LocR bars, MinnKota Maxxum 74#, Hamby's |
PHOTO
PHOTO |
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heavy
duty, Livewell pumpout, hot foot, LMS480 in dash, |
PHOTO |
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X125
in bow, boarding ladder, trim on column, 2nd butt |
|
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|
seat.
Tandem trailer, SS fenders, retractable tongue, oil |
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bath
hubs, spare, discs. SmartCraft engine monitor, |
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recessed
TM pan (glass), hydraulic jackplate, trim on |
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column.
Retractable rod buckles, Aurora cover. |
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05 Champion 188 |
23"
Yamaha, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance X125, |
Cajunchamp
- LA |
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05 150 Yamaha |
MinnKota
TM. 58 mph @ 5800 rpm (speedo). |
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"Just
purchased it in September and trying to set it up |
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right.
Just finished the motor break in period. I had many |
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test
drives on many boats, this was the best deal of them |
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all.
I am looking to get it set up for the best speed at the |
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lowest
mph. Any advice will be appreciated." |
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03 Champion 187CX |
23"
Tempest Plus, 10" Slide Master. Propshaft is 3 3/8" |
Mikebtexas
- TX |
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03 150 Merc XR6 |
below
the pad. 62 mph light @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
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92 Champion DC190 |
26"
Raker, Humminbird Legend 3000 Deep, Legend 2005, |
Bassinguy5
- KS |
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94 200 Johnson Venom |
Motorguide
TourEdition 82# Digital. |
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62
mph (speedo). "Even though she's old she still rides |
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better
than anything else I've ridden in." |
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04 Champion 198DC |
Tempest,
Lowrance X19c color w/GPS, X87's (2), |
84bassin
- VA |
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04 225 Evinrude HO |
MinnKota
Maxxum 74#. |
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11/21/04.... |
"First
trip out, with fishing partner and full tourney load, we |
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ran
73.5 gps on a rough windy day on the Potomac River! |
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Ray
Scott thinks his Triton was smooth...he should try a |
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Champion.....that's
smooooth!" |
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97 Champion 202SC |
24"
Trophy, 6" jackplate, Lowrance X125, X91, |
Chris
- TX |
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Tournament |
Motorguide
767 Brute. Propshaft is 3.3" below the pad. |
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97 200 Merc EFI |
68.1
mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). "The trailer is an Elite |
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trailer,
has brakes and the words Champion light up. |
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Boat
colors are White with the exception of the top cap |
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inlay
which looks like a Forest Green with metalflake, and |
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the
arrow pins are Forest Green. This boat is the best |
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riding
and fastest boat (with a 200) I've ridden in and |
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owned
so far." |
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96 Champion 181SC |
24"
Trophy, 6" Rite Hite, Eagle Fishmark 480, |
RJ
- KS |
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96 150 Merc EFI |
MinnKota
Maxxum 74#. 63.7 mph @ 5850 rpm (gps). |
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"The
63.7 was in early spring with a good chop and just me |
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in
the boat and all my gear. Now I can only get 61.7 on a |
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regular
basis. Overall, love my boat, I bought it 2 months |
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out
of high school, and had it 2 years. Already want a |
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bigger,
faster one. Has decent rough water ride." |
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85 Champion 196 |
Michigan
prop, Eagle Ultra, Lowrance 320, |
Gman
- KS |
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79 115 Evinrude |
MinnKota
50AT. 45 mph @ 5000 rpm (gps). |
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03 Champion 206 Elite |
26"
Raker, 10" CMC hydraulic, Lowrance X71's, |
Cedarcreekfisherman
- IL |
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03 225 Evinrude HO |
MinnKota
74#. 75.2 mph @ 6000 rpm (gps). |
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"Replaced
the 10" Slidemaster with a CMC 10" hydraulic... |
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Updated
7/1/05.... |
...sharpened
the prop...me and 1/2 tank of gas 75.2 gps.... |
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gottoa
love it!!!" |
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97 Champion 161T |
25"
Trophy Plus, 6" High Jacker, Lowrance X51, Eagle |
Oz
Man - KY |
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97 115 Mariner |
FishMark
320Accumap240,
OMC 12/24 TM. Propshaft |
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2.75" below
the
pad. 56 mph @ 5150 rpm (gps). |
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Updated 2/20/05.... |
"Lots
of boat for a 16 ftr and will go anywhere." |
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00 Champion 223 |
26"
Trophy, 10" Detwiler hydraulic, Lowrance electronics. |
Toledo282
- LA |
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03 250 Merc |
Motorguide
107#. 77 mph @ 6100 rpm (gps). |
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"Top
speed is light." |
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96 Champion 202DCX |
24"
Tempest Plus, 10" Rapid Jack, Humminbird electronics. |
Wrpowerstroke
- TX |
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99 225 Merc |
Propshaft
is 2 1/4" below the pad. 71 mph @ 6100 rpm |
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(gps). |
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00 Champion 191SC |
25"
Yamaha, 8" RiteHite, Motorguide Tour 82#. |
Txbblmb
- KS |
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00 200 Yamaha VMax |
Propshaft
is 3.5" below the pad. 73.8 mph @ 5850 rpm |
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(gps).
"73.8 gps with 20 gals of fuel and all my tackle. |
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Boat
runs great at WOT, but really shines in rough water. |
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First
Champ, and hopefully won't be the last." |
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02 Champion 193CX |
25"
Tempest, Slidemaster jackplate, Garmin 168GPS/ |
JBabin76
- TX |
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02 200 Merc |
sounder,
Lowrance X48, Motorguide Digital 82# Tour. |
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71
mph (gps). "Absolute gem!!! Just got her this weekend. |
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(9/4/04).
Can't wait to get her on the lake." |
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86 Champion 16'8" |
19" Merc prop, Lowrance
X65 (bow), Lowrance indash |
FrozenFisherman
- MI |
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86 115 Merc |
flasher, MinnKota 74#. 63ish
mph @ 6800 rpm (speedo). |
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(With a bit of tweaking) |
"Family bought boat in
'86, purchased from father 2 years |
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ago. Use it extensively in
Florida and Michigan. After 18 yrs |
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of service, it's about to
get totally redone. New gas tank, |
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new graphics, paint,
stickers, carpet and a final finish of |
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marine flexible clearcoat to
cover all the goodies to they |
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don't
wear off. Trailer going for a bake & powder coating. |
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This
old boat has never let us down once, the motor, well |
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that's
another story. Not one single spider crack in the |
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original
gelcoat to this day! Pics to come of before and |
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after
restoration. |
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98 Champion 186 |
23"
Trophy, 8" Rite Hite, Garmin Map 162, Zercom X71, |
Champ186
- VA |
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98 150 Merc XR6 |
Motorguide
Tour 82#. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. |
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60
mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
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"First
Champion and loving it!" |
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04 Champion |
25"
Tempest, Lowrance 480, MinnKota 74#. |
Ali
& AndyIV - TN |
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206 Elite |
77
mph @ 5800 rpm (speedo). "We love our Champion! |
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04 250 Yamaha |
We
first owned a Stratos & unfortunatelly bought if from |
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the
wrong dealer. It was down more the first year being |
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worked
on instead of in the water, (we didn't own it a |
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year!).
Thank goodness the president of Stratos listened to |
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our
plea and promised to get us out of the crooked deal. |
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He
sent us to C&O Marine where we were told to "Ride |
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and
Decide". We did and not only do we own a Champion |
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but
our son traded in his Blazer & now owns one. We |
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have
urged all our friends and even strangers to visit C&O |
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for
their new boat. Not only do they sell Champions and |
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Stratos
but they actually treat you like family. Craig and |
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Todd
along with their family, the men that work on your |
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boats,
team members or just friends that stop by to talk |
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fishing
will make you want to come back. Anyone can make |
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a
sale and promise you anything you want to hear, but |
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if
you want it to come true, go to C&O Marine. The only |
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drawback
we had is *** I have to get rid of the stupid |
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Stratos
tattoo....Ali and Andy." |
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94 Champion 190DC |
27"
Mazco, 6" CMC hydraulic, Lowrance X75, |
Roddyrude
- KY |
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01 225 HO Evinrude |
Garmin
188, 45XL, OMC TM. Propshaft is ~3" below |
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pad.
75.6 mph @ 5950 rpm (gps). "I picked her up new |
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at
the factory July 1994. She ran 70.2 when new with a |
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200XP
and a 25 Renegade. Just upgraded engine. |
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She's
fun to drive again." |
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89 Champion 184 SCR |
61
mph. "Don't know all of the setup information. |
Hotrodalex
- TN |
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89 175 Mariner |
Probably
a good starting point for me to learn more about |
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my
boat. |
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98 Champion 186 |
24"
Tempest, 8" Slidemaster, Garmin 240's (2), |
Fishnjinx
- NC |
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Bass-N-Bay |
Motorguide
67 GW. Propshaft is 3 3/8" below the pad. |
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04 175 Johnson |
61.9
mph @ 5450 rpm (gps). |
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85 Champion 184DCFS |
24"
Raker, Eagle Z7000, Eagle Magna, Motorguide 767V |
Muzikman52
- MO |
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89 150 Evinrude |
Tour
Edition. Motor is 1 1/2" above the transom. |
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52
mph @ 5200-5300 rpm (speedo). |
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"Boat
was recently purchased and is in Immaculate |
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condition
(as pics will show). It is a versatile arrangement |
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between
fishing and a family boat...takes less than 20 |
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minutes
to convert! I'm looking for ANY help I can get in |
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setting
it up for better top end. Holeshot is excellent, but I |
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think
it should turn higher r's on the tach....translating to |
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better
top end speed (I hope)! I am planning to completely |
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redo
the trailer with LED lights, oil-filled bearings, new |
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paint,
new carpet on bunks, etc. If Anyone has any |
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suggestions,
they will be Greatly appreciated.....this is my |
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5th
bassboat (over the years), so I'm Not new to the sport |
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OR
the 'venue'." |
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03 Champion 206DCX |
23"
Tempest Plus, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LCX-19, |
D206DCX
- AR |
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03 225 Merc Optimax |
Lowrance
X87, MinnKota 74#. Propshaft is 2 3/4" below |
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the
pad. 69 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). |
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"This
is my 5th bass rig and the most comfortable in rough |
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water.
Turns corners like it's on rails. Had the prop worked |
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at
Steve's in Okla, made a huge difference in performance." |
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98 Champion 186 |
Trophy
prop, 6" RiteHite, Garmin Map 162, Lowrance |
HogHustler
- VA |
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98 150 Merc |
X71,
Dual Pro charger, Motorguide 82# Tour Edition. |
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Wot is 60 gps. "1st
Champion and loving it!" |
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97 Champion 181DC |
23"
Tempest, 6" T&H Hi Jacker. Propshaft is 3.25" below |
Rmann181
- TX |
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97 150 Mariner EFI |
the
pad. |
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03 Champion 206 |
27T
Yamaha, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LMS 240, |
AVChamp206
- OH |
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03 250 Yamaha |
Lowrance
X71, MinnKota 74#. Propshaft is 3.5" below |
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the
pad. 73.7 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). |
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96 Champion 202DC |
25"
Trophy, 6" Rite Hite, Lowrance X65, X55A, |
Champ202dc
- LA |
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Elite |
Motorguide
TM. Propshaft is 3.25" below pad. |
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96 225 Merc |
75.3
mph @ 6400 rpm (gps). "Just bought this boat and I |
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love
it. Had a 184 Champ and it was a nice boat but this |
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one
is everything one could want in a boat....will always be |
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a
Champion Man. Boat has an AM/FM/cassette, |
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marine
CB and a 1240A flasher on the dash with my X55. |
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Temp
sensor on the X55A, installing a hot foot in the near |
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future.
Going to go up in prop also very soon. |
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Champion
boats are simply the best." |
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94 Champion 201 |
26"
Turbo, 5.5" CMC jackplate. Motor is 4.5" above the |
Bob1966
- NH |
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99 225 Evinrude Ficht |
transom.
69 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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"I
think I can get more out of her if I make a prop change." |
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99 Champion 190SX |
24"
Trophy Bass, Lowrance/Eagle electronics, |
Jerry
- OK |
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99 200 Merc EFI |
Motorguide
Beast 67#. 68 mph @ 5700 rpm (speedo). |
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"Only
had it a month, but it's the nicest fish/ski I've ever |
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ridden
in." |
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92 Champion 201 Elite |
25"
Trophy Plus, hydraulic jackplate, Motorguide 107#. |
Greg
- LA |
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99 225 Yamaha |
69.8
mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). |
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00 Champion 181 |
24"
blueprinted Tempest, 8" Detwiler, Lowrance X65, |
Mikemac10
- WI |
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00 150 Merc EFI |
X28,
Garmin 168 GPS Motorguide
67#. Propshaft is 3" |
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Updated 12/3/05..... |
below pad.
67.2
mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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02 Champion 196Elite |
26"
Predator, 10" RiteHite hydraulic, Lowrance X87, X85, |
Promax69
- MO |
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03 200 Merc Optimax |
Motorguide
Hyper. Propshaft is 6" below pad. |
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73
mph @ 5890 rpm (gps). |
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99 Champion 186 |
24"
Trophy, 6" Slidemaster, Eagle 320, Lowrance 1240, |
GCChamp
- AL |
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99 150 Merc EFI |
Motorguide
756. Hot foot, ProTrim, Midnite Burgundy/ |
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Silver
stripe. This is Steve S from Indiana's gently used |
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boat.
Waiting to buy/borrow a GPS to check speed. |
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Low
60's on speedo with full load. |
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04 Champion 203 DCX |
26"
Renegade, 10" jackplate, Garmin 188's (2), |
Saint
Clair Sportsman - MI |
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04 225 Evinrude |
MinnKota
101# TM. "Have not had boat on water yet for |
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speed
readings....New boat, need to break in first." |
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04 Champion 203 CX |
25"
Trophy, 10" jackplate. 65 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
Mike
- VA |
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04 225 Merc EFI |
"Can't
figure why the motor will not run max rpms." |
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81 Champion |
19"
OEM prop. "Fixing to restore this beauty and I'm not |
Groucho
Jr - MS |
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86 115 Suzuki |
sure
of all the details yet, will update all stats as soon as I |
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can
take measurements after restoration." |
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