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  1. 12-07-2023, 09:05 PM #1
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    Help me decide between these two boats please...

    Hey guys
    I currently have a tracker pro team 175 that I totally redid and it is beautiful. However I have started to fish more tournaments on bigger water and the aluminum boat is getting pushed around too much by the wind and of course is very slow with 50 merc. My question is if you were faced with these two choices what would you do?

    2004 ProCraft Superpro 192 with 150 merc for $12500 or 2002 Champion 188 with 200 Yamaha for $13000. Both boats/trailers are in great condition and motors check out (Compression) good. Trolling motor and electronics are not an issue as I will transfer my Ultrex and Garmin livescove set up to new boat. I know there are other options in that price range but these are two that I have looked over and will probably decide between... Help a brother out
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    #2 12-07-2023, 09:08 PM
    of those two....the champion hands down!
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    #3 12-07-2023, 09:09 PM
    No comparison...get the Champion.
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    #4 12-07-2023, 09:10 PM
    Champion for sure.
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    #5 12-07-2023, 09:13 PM
    Champion
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    #6 12-07-2023, 09:13 PM
    Just go buy the Champion and stop thinking about it.
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    #7 12-07-2023, 09:14 PM
    Champion . Story boats are great. If it doesn’t have a composite transom be sure the transom and stringers are good.I can’t remember if Champions were wood or composite in 2002? I had a 2000 Haw which had a wood transom that I had to replace as it rotted on me.
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    #8 12-07-2023, 09:21 PM
    I am not 100% sure what the transom is made of but I looked it over very well and seen no kind of separation and I trimmed the motor up some and all but stood on it and seen zero flex.
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    #9 12-07-2023, 09:24 PM
    Here is the champ...376111693_9827739167268229_2104442528740786576_n.jpg373253078_6520970751352569_3848642767443406041_n.jpg
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    #10 12-07-2023, 09:25 PM
    Here is the ProCraft...387771397_10228230046249260_5902813587799530332_n.jpg385861238_10228229805243235_3370507985186942953_n.jpg
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    #11 12-07-2023, 09:32 PM
    Champion all day. Bigger motor, dual axle trailer, and just from looking at it, the hull looks like it would ride better than the Procraft.
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    #12 12-07-2023, 09:32 PM
    Champ for sure. 200 HP motor and a dual axle trailer. Also that red on that pro craft is so gaudy.
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    #13 12-07-2023, 09:38 PM
    Champion


    "Being a winner is more than getting a first place trophy, it is acting like the effort was an honor and the trophy is just a decoration."

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    #14 12-07-2023, 09:41 PM
    Not even a thought truly. Champ all day long !!
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    #15 12-07-2023, 09:51 PM
    ChampioN hands down
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    #16 12-07-2023, 09:53 PM
    NEXT QUESTION

    Ok I think I know what the the popular opinion is..lol...Next question is do you think that is a fair price based on great condition and trolling motor/electronics not in play???
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    #17 12-07-2023, 09:53 PM
    listen to these guys! Champion !
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    #18 12-07-2023, 09:54 PM
    Yep, Champ for sure.
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    #19 12-07-2023, 10:14 PM
    Yes I think that price is fair in today's market. You can try and offer less to see if they take it but if not that is a good deal if in good condition as you have stated.

    Have you or are you going to test drive the Champion? Just be sure you understand it is going to be tippy while on the troller but will handle the rough water very well when on the big motor.
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    #20 12-07-2023, 10:14 PM
    I would not sell mine for double that price...
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