Charger Elite 198

[grout-scout]

Trust me TOC, totally not trying to start a pizzing match; it's more of a whine on my part because I'm really wanting the new 198. I actually like the combo Charger decal blocks with the Champ line on the outside and it appears that guys like their Chargers. But how can companies like Skeeter & Phoenix have boats with more options so much cheaper? Is it the mass quantity thing or is the new hull molds really costing Charger that much more to make?

I was interested in the BCB Lynx until I heard its price and thought about an Eyra, nobody has them to look at in person though.


Only thing not getting higher in price is my paycheck.

[Snickers89]

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[wishitwasbigger]

like the name says: "wishitwasbigger"! I wish my motor was bigger, my boat was bigger, my catch for the day, my paycheck, and so on.... The only thing I wish was smaller is my gut!

[jarhead175]

I agree Grout.....ordering a "new" one is out of the question. Just wait a year, buy a leftover for 20% off or pick up a "pro staff" type boat for 20% off. IMO, the prices have gotten so out of hand, they (Charger along-yes, I realize they've been making glass baots for 40 yrs) with Falcon)) have decided to throw their hat in the ring and try to take a piece of the pie. So, it's not about offering a good product at a good/better price, its about offering a good product at a comparable price.

When comparing prices, I see 2015 Z520's around 50k loaded to the gills (this is on BBC where the prices are always 10% higher than anyplace else). Its really hard for me to choose a new or one year old Charger Elite 198 at mid 50's when I can buy a larger, better equipped, one or 2 year old "R" boat Loaded for less. Especially when it comes time to factor in resale-the "r" boat is recognizable by more buyers thus making it an easier sell.

Damn things have nearly double in price in 7 years. Wish I could say that about the product I sell or even my wages.

But then you would be stuck with a R boat. Take a Charger any day even if I pay a little more for it the ride is worth every penny.

[TOUCH OF CLASS]

If I were buying a new boat I would have cash ready and no trade,Iam sure you can get it cheaper than the list price.I feel everyones pain thats why I have a 17 year old charger.

[Snickers89]

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[TOUCH OF CLASS]

My buddy had the black and purple charger it had black carpet black seats black everything you could not even get close to that boat on 100° day it would scold you

[grout-scout]

like the name says: "wishitwasbigger"! I wish my motor was bigger, my boat was bigger, my catch for the day, my paycheck, and so on.... The only thing I wish was smaller is my gut!

[grout-scout]

If I were buying a new boat I would have cash ready and no trade,Iam sure you can get it cheaper than the list price.I feel everyones pain thats why I have a 17 year old charger.

Well talk to Mr. Doris and get us poor boys an affordable mean machine!

[TOUCH OF CLASS]

I sent joe this thread ,he does snoop around .We will see how he prices the 198 or even the 210 maybe with out the camera and heated seats.

[jarhead175]

Good question....is it sad I want a new 210 without all the standard options?

[wishitwasbigger]

Some options are better off installed by the factory, but when it comes to electronics, I would prefer to install that myself. Why pay on something for 5-10-15 years that you know won't be worth a lick in 3 years! Camera would be one of them....

[grout-scout]

Some options are better off installed by the factory, but when it comes to electronics, I would prefer to install that myself. Why pay on something for 5-10-15 years that you know won't be worth a lick in 3 years! Camera would be one of them....

Amen brother! Not to mention that everybody has different preferences for brands. It would be awesome if a manufacturer would put in a fuse block and let the buyer install whatever brand of graphs they wanted. I still don't fully understand what the camera is supposed to be for, I'd break it off on accident the first time I went to hook up the winch strap.

[FDR80]

The 198 doesn't need heated seats or a Flir Camera. OEM gauges, tool holder, center rod storage, a better cooler, and the pump and battery box set up of the 210. It needs to come in under 50k IMO.

[jarhead175]

I want a a 210 w/250 Merc on the back and that's it. I will put the electronics on it. Don't want heated seats or camera.

[Wild Heethen]

I want a a 210 w/250 Merc on the back and that's it. I will put the electronics on it. Don't want heated seats or camera.

Feel the same way but make mine a 198 with a SHO 225 and tandem trailer.

[grout-scout]

Feel the same way but make mine a 198 with a SHO 225 and tandem trailer.

mine too sir!

[mxmike]

Put me down for a 188 with a deuce on it.

[usblitzz]

You guys do realize they will build the boat with or without any options you want right ?

[jarhead175]

Yep going to order mine without the lock bar, heated seats, camera, hydraulic steering, or box lights.