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  1. 08-14-2019, 04:45 PM #1
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    Wide Body Champs

    Wide body Champs, what was the earliest 18' wide body, was it the 07 183, or was there one before that? I'm looking at the possibility of buying a boat next year and I'm starting my research. I know that I REALLY like the 07-10 183

    Thank you for any and all info anyone can provide
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    #2 08-14-2019, 06:45 PM
    Lea will probably know or can look it up when she gets back to her brochures.
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    #3 08-14-2019, 06:51 PM
    I appreciate it Reggie, thank you.
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    #4 08-14-2019, 07:04 PM
    The 188 was before the 183. I think in early 2000's.
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    #5 08-14-2019, 07:11 PM
    04 to 06 I'm guessing? I've seen some of those online, seems like the 03-2010 18' ChampioNs are hard to find
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    #6 08-14-2019, 07:15 PM
    2003 I just checked
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    #7 08-14-2019, 07:16 PM
    188 is rated for 200 also , the 183 was 175 rated.
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    #8 08-14-2019, 07:27 PM
    I appreciate it, thank you
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    #9 08-14-2019, 07:28 PM
    My 2006 catalogue has the 188 Elite with a 92.5" beam, rated for a 200hp. The 187 CX has a 90" beam, rated for a 175hp. And the 186 Fishunter with a 99" beam, rated for a 200hp.
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    #10 08-14-2019, 07:31 PM
    Definitely interested in the earlier 188 elite now
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    #11 08-14-2019, 07:44 PM
    188 is my favorite TN champ.
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    #12 08-14-2019, 08:09 PM
    IMG_4513.JPGHeres my 2003 188 elite with a 200 on it, very spacious compared to a 187
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    #13 08-14-2019, 08:18 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Ed R View Post
    My 2006 catalogue has the 188 Elite with a 92.5" beam, rated for a 200hp. The 187 CX has a 90" beam, rated for a 175hp. And the 186 Fishunter with a 99" beam, rated for a 200hp.

    Brother Ed, what’s our 198’s spec’d at? 92.5” also?
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    #14 08-14-2019, 08:48 PM
    198`s are 95 " wide.
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    #15 08-14-2019, 08:51 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by pmgoffjr View Post
    188 is my favorite TN champ.
    I've seen very few Camps in my neck of the woods. But there is one local guy I see periodically with a 188. Super nice, and maybe one of the best sub 19/20 footer of its time.
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    #16 08-14-2019, 09:22 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Dtsmoto View Post
    IMG_4513.JPGHeres my 2003 188 elite with a 200 on it, very spacious compared to a 187
    Beautiful 188

    Your opinion goes a LONG way Pat, thank you.
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    #17 08-14-2019, 10:05 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by n_gong View Post
    198`s are 95 " wide.
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    #18 08-15-2019, 09:03 PM
    The 198 was not built till 2004 model year.
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    #19 08-15-2019, 09:10 PM
    I think the first wide body was the TN 188.

    The 183 had 2 models....the CX series was 175 rated and the Elite version was 200 rated. Same exact boat, but the Elite had more standard features while the CX was more economical.
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    #20 08-15-2019, 09:13 PM
    Martha Bishops 188 was the sharpest one I’ve seen. It was really quick too.
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