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  1. 10-01-2019, 02:49 PM #1
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    186 DCX vs 190

    I have searched the internet for the last two days before asking this question. Besides HP, what would be an advantage to buying a 190 vs the 186 I currently have?

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    #2 10-01-2019, 03:57 PM
    Bigger doesn't suck.
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    #3 10-01-2019, 06:58 PM
    I had both and prefer the 190 as pat said bigger is better!
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    #4 10-01-2019, 08:24 PM
    How much bigger is it? I’m buying it so just curious now
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    #5 10-01-2019, 09:08 PM
    Sounds like 4”. My buddy had a 190 and loved everything about it, except for 1 thing. The width, once he got in my wide body Champ, he couldn’t stand the skinnier Champ anymore. He sold the 190 and found a 196, but that 190 was a damn good running boat.
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    #6 10-02-2019, 08:06 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by grout-scout View Post
    Sounds like 4”. My buddy had a 190 and loved everything about it, except for 1 thing. The width, once he got in my wide body Champ, he couldn’t stand the skinnier Champ anymore. He sold the 190 and found a 196, but that 190 was a damn good running boat.
    I thought 6" but wasn't sure. I cant find anything online. It was a tough talk at dinner last night but she finally gave me the OK.
    I actually like my skinny champ. The lakes I fish have a lot of trees
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    #7 10-02-2019, 10:17 AM
    My 190 can drive itself that's how good the ride is. I don't know how many times I'very come up on an odd wave or wake, I get all puckered up, and then she just cuts trough it like the wave wasn't even there. It is a skinny deck. I'm always tripping around my rods. And lacks rear storage. But she's a great Mt. Home Champ, even with a 150HP.
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    #8 10-02-2019, 10:48 AM
    Love my 190, but I came from a 176 so the 190 is definitely bigger and better
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    #9 10-02-2019, 02:46 PM
    congrats on your new purchase and post pics when you get her home!
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    #10 10-02-2019, 10:54 PM
    The guy I bought it from is a bbc member and posts quite often. I told him I wanted first shot if he ever sold. Got the call two nights ago. I’ll post as soon as it’s official because I know he’s making deal on another’s boat as well.
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    #11 10-02-2019, 11:17 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Tom in Stl View Post
    I thought 6" but wasn't sure. I cant find anything online. It was a tough talk at dinner last night but she finally gave me the OK.
    I actually like my skinny champ. The lakes I fish have a lot of trees
    Crap, maybe 6”. Sleep deprivation is bad.
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