Nice pick up! I am in the middle of restoring a 1885 18'4" champion. i have read that the mid 80's champions are great riding boats. post some updates when you get it cleaned up.
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Nice pick up! I am in the middle of restoring a 1885 18'4" champion. i have read that the mid 80's champions are great riding boats. post some updates when you get it cleaned up.
I have made some good progress in the last two weeks. Transom wood is out, stringers are out. Removing the transom was not to bad, but the stringers were not fun. When I first cut the stringers they...
I have made some good progress in the last two weeks. Transom wood is out, stringers are out. Removing the transom was not to bad, but the stringers were not fun. When I first cut the stringers they...
Thanks guys for the input. after looking into all the motors available I have narrowed it down to 3 options. 1 go with the 3cylinder Evinrude 150 which ways about the same as the original. 2 go with...
I am a ways off before I need to repower my boat but I like to research as early as I can. My boat is a 1985 184 Champion super v. The uscg plate says max HP of 175. I know the old 150 HP Evinrude...
I found the same thing on a champion i picked up recently. i am sure the people on here can confirm that once the water is in the foam, it will never dry out. you have to remove the foam and pour in...
I am Planning on using Coosa board instead of wood. all the wood on this boat is going to be removed. I don't want to have to take it apart ever again. I will be bringing this boat up to date on...
just like yesterday, found more proof I am making the right choices. got the rest of the deck up and found the starboard side stringer was completely rotted out 4FT back from the bow. multiple rotted...
just like yesterday, found more proof I am making the right choices. got the rest of the deck up and found the starboard side stringer was completely rotted out 4FT back from the bow. multiple rotted...
I just lifted the cap on my 1985 184 champ. With mine most of the weight was in the back. I used a cherry picker in the back and a 25k ratchet strap tied to my crappy Costco cover frame in the front....
Well, with some extra time on my hands, I started the tear down of the 85 184 champ. So far every time I take something off it shows me the idea of a complete rebuild using Coosa was the right...
Well, with some extra time on my hands, I started the tear down of the 85 184 champ. So far every time I take something off it shows me the idea of a complete rebuild using Coosa was the right...
Trailer is complete.I will eventually get some new rims and tires but will wait until the boat is done.
Trailer rebuilding almost finished. :cool::pimp:
made more progress on the the trailer this weekend. primed and painted the trailer. Installed new wiring harness and LED lights. most of the diamond plate for the steps are cut and fitted. next step...
Have you tried to do a deep carpet shampoo cleaning in it?
What are you asking for it?
been awhile since I posted an update. started on the trailer. long story short, new axel, springs with hardware and fenders. Will be painting gloss black with new Rims and new electrical. I have...
Started on the restoration of my 1985 Champion. First comes the trailer rebuild. The trailer was not in the best shape. It had a bad axel spindle, wrong length leaf spring on one side and bent up...
Thanks for the good info. At this point the transom looks to be good but we will see once I get it open this weekend. More pics to follow.
As I am just getting into my restoration of a 1985 champion 18’4” I am researching re spraying the boat hull and cap with a new gel coat changing the color from brown/gold metallic to red/black...
Thanks guys. I actual found that the bases were set into a recess of the decks and had been filled with a semi playable Bondo to flush the deck. I was able to scrape out the filler and unscrew them...
Actually I think MG and Mk both are the better products. I haven’t seen the Garmin unit yet so I can’t really comment on it but it is not proven as well. With that said in all fairness neither Garmin...
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What is going to be interesting is if the lowrance will last any longer than 1 year. I’ve had 4 lowrance fish finders in the last 6 years and they all have had issues after 1 year making them...
