2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console
2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO SS Prop
Lowrance Elite 7Ti in console
Humminbird Helix 10 SI on BBT Bow Mount
Humminbird Helix 10 SI on a BalZout @ Console
Minn Kota Ultrex 80 - 24V i-Pilot Link
Transducer Shield Mount
Custom step in place of center seat
Trick Step
All you guys talking about narrow boats vs the wide boats. If you want a wide boat...then you will be giving up speed. If you want a fast boat that will cut through waves like butter...then narrow is the way to go. Why do you think BCB boats are so fast...cause they are narrow. So a 203 Hybrid is good for them. Charger Elite boats are the wide body champs. I was hoping that the would come out with a 203 next.
I have been following this one since I have heard about it. Looks like I may have to hold off for a bit due to buying a lake house and doing some work to it. Hoping it will be comparable in price to the Skeeter ZXR20/21 when rigged similarly. I see several of the old Champion 203's every weekend at Sam Rayburn and really want one. Currently have a Nitro and cant stand the hull slap when fishing. Oldest brother owned 2 champions and still has his mid 90's 190. They are just unbeatable boats on the lakes I fish.
The AR and TN 203's are different. The rear tank boats rule the roost when it comes to speed and ride. The dead rise in those old skinny Champs gave them the ride. I was talking to Rick for years...I mean YEARS about the 203 before it was ever released. They would not release the "hybrid" until he was satisfied it would do what they expected. I haven't drove one, I have drove several rear and mid tank 203's.
If Charger wants a boat that'll fit a nich, bring back the rear tank 187.
Where is Touchofclass? Any updates
2 weeks
Any news on the 203?
'98 187 Elite, 175 EFI (Serial 0G750796)
Fished in a Champ 203 yesterday. Nice ride but damn tippy.
Definitely stay in the middle of the boat .Hopefully Charger can help that problem.
I honestly think the 203 “side to side rock” depends on the size/ weight of the person. I am 170lbs and my 203 was solid. There was very minimal rock but when I had someone on my boat that was significantly bigger then me, it was noticeable.
Time for an update!!
it will be out before the power pole trolling motor for sure.
2 weeks
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Own the Champ! Life Long Petty Fan!
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2002 Ranger Okeechobee Special EvinRude Ficht 90 / 9.9 4-Stroke GLAD to have a Get me to the Dock motor maybe!
Waiting patiently and Hope it is a rear tank.
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Eyra 300xs
Yeah, I did hear it was a later model with the tank mid ship.