specs for a 190 vs 203?

[bass-o-maticjm]

I'm wondering if anyone has the specs handy for a '93 190dc and a '98 203 single console? I know the 190 is exactly 19' feet long and I believe has a 25 gallon gas tank. Is the 203 exactly 20'3" long? Gas tank size? Two separate livewells on the 203, or one big one with a divider like on the 190? Also, how do the front and back deck sizes compare on both as well as the weight difference?

Anyone have any experience running both rigs? Stability/handling/fishability/draft in shallow water differences between the two?

Any input is appreciated!

[Lea]

Yes, the 203 is 20’ 3”. I will try to get the other info for you when I get home if no one else has chimed in.

[pmgoffjr]

190 is really 18'10"
190 with a deuce is a smooth running, easy to drive 65 mph rig.
203 with a 250 is a 75 ish mph rig that requires your attention.
190 Handles quicker than a 203, Rides a bit drier.
203 is a little softer ride, it's the only boat I've ever seen that actually rides softer going into a wave than with it. Strange but true.
All depends on what YOU want and where you want it.

[Dads190]

What specs on the 190 are you needing, I have a 95 and can try and help you with it, as far as ride, handling, speed etc. Pat (as usual ) is correct, so what else do you want yo know?

[bass-o-maticjm]

Basically trying to see how much bigger the front and decks are compared to the 203, as well as weight for towing/moving around the garage.

I knew Pat would give the specs part of the handling on both, which is very appreciated.

[Lea]

Regarding the 190, The 95 brochure does not give front deck square footage. It shows fuel capacity as 31 gallons with a possible option of an additional 19 gallons. Weight..and I think this is hull only...1350 lbs.

The 98 brochure for the 203 shows 31.2 sq ft front deck. 48 gallon fuel capacity.with an optional aux tank of 20 gallons. Hull weight....1500 lbs.

Weights are shown as "approx".with divider.

95 brochures do not indicate single, with divider, or two separate livewells, but I tend to think single with divider, since that is how all the ones I have seen are laid out. The 98 brochure says 2 livewells.

[Dads190]

Regarding the 190, The 95 brochure does not give front deck square footage. It shows fuel capacity as 31 gallons with a possible option of an additional 19 gallons. Weight..and I think this is hull only...1350 lbs.

The 98 brochure for the 203 shows 31.2 sq ft front deck. 48 gallon fuel capacity.with an optional aux tank of 20 gallons. Hull weight....1500 lbs.

Weights are shown as "approx".with divider.

95 brochures do not indicate single, with divider, or two separate livewells, but I tend to think single with divider, since that is how all the ones I have seen are laid out. The 98 brochure says 2 livewells.

Single livewell with flip down divider in my 95

[Elite203]

203 has 48 gallon gas tank and one big livewell with the divider in the middle. I'm not sure if the mid tank 203s are different. Mine is the rear tank Mt home boat.

[Lea]

Thanks. Brochures not always spot on. Fuel capacity was correct, but I suspect they meant divided well instead of two.