New Champion

[brodieb]

After years of looking I finally brought home a 2006 188 Elite that looks to be in excellent condition. Has a 200 Optimax that ran strong. I think it was well worth the 12 hour round trip even if my wife didn't. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions as I get more into it

[Rick H]

Nice Enjoy

[flashnyellow]

Looks good! Congratulations.

[Champ2005]

Looks very nice! Post some more pics.

[STLBassBuster]

That boat was priced well! Enjoy it.

[Sylvanboat]

My buddy has a 1989 he has owned for about 18 years. It is still a great boat. You s/h years of great fishing to look forward to. Good luck.

[n_gong]

[brodieb]

And it kept getting cheaper. It wasn't in a good area for bass boats and he was tired of the tire kickers and no shows. I had to do a lot of convincing that i.was.a serious buyer. Even texted him a picture of the cashiers check.

[brodieb]

I know the answer is in here but I searched through 20 pages and only found 1 recommendation for a 25 Tempest. It currently has a Fury 24 P that isn't in the best shape.

[96 Champ]

After years of looking I finally brought home a 2006 188 Elite that looks to be in excellent condition. Has a 200 Optimax that ran strong. I think it was well worth the 12 hour round trip even if my wife didn't. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions as I get more into it

12 hour round trip is good, I drove 12 one way to pick mine up

[H2O_Fowl]

After years of looking I finally brought home a 2006 188 Elite that looks to be in excellent condition. Has a 200 Optimax that ran strong. I think it was well worth the 12 hour round trip even if my wife didn't. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions as I get more into it

can you post a photo of the wheels and also the make of them?

[OkieBud]

Enjoy!!

[brodieb]

Here is a picture of the wheels. I'm not sure where he got them and I couldn't find a name on them. He replaced the hubs, bearings and the rims and tires before he put it up for sale.

[H2O_Fowl]

Thanks! Exactly what I want for my trailer.

[brodieb]

Took it out and ran it the other day. Took a close look afterwards underneath and noticed a few hull blisters and a gouge mostly covered up by the trailer bunks. Guess I was too impressed by the shape of the top cap and how it ran. Expensive lesson learned. Took it by C&O Marine which is only an hour away and had them look.at some pictures. Could be anywhere from $1500 to.$4500 if they end up doing the entire bottom of the hull.

[Lea]

C&O can do a like-new job!!

[brodieb]

Finally about to get it back. Took 3 weeks to get it dried out so they could get the repairs done.
I picked up an A45 Tempest 25 today.

[Bass1980]

What did it end up costing you? and what exactly did they do?

[tj]

Nice looking Champ.
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I bought my [ 1985 Champ / Merc carb 175 / trailer with BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires ] from original owner in 1989. While BFG Radial T/A tires are not 'trailer tires', BFG Radial T/A tires have been on this trailer for 34-38 years (Champ is 38-years old). I keep trailer spare inside Tahoe, due to tire installer guy told me that the trailer spare tire carrier (round metal bars) wasn't good for the sidewall.
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I bought a new EFI and A45 25P Tempest in 1997 (still on Champ). Had to use a flat trim tab anode, due to prop will hit trim tab anode that sticks down.
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There was a service bulletin concerning A45/A46 Tempest and Trophy props. Google search for >> tempest trophy service bulletin 27-APR-1998Crowley Marine <<

see EuropeanAM post #14 >>>> https://www.bbcboards.net/showthread...lo-Torq+II+hub

or this thread >>> https://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=1169689

I've used the forward bushing and 100ft-lbs on my A45 25P Tempest for many years.

[Tx Champ]

Congrats! Welcome to the family