2003 Champion 187 DC

[dickyb]

This is a new bass boat for me and the first. Just getting into bass fishing.. been a fly fisherman most of my life.

Does anyone know where i can get an owners manual.

When fishing this week with my son and grandson i noticed the bilge pump took about 10 min to empty and this happened several times.
Of course the drain plug was installed. We were not using the livewells and the dial under the control arm was turned to shut off.

The boat runs great 150hp very solid and fast.

Any info would be greatly appreciated

[Materman2007]

Where did water come from 187 great boat ��

[M-D]

Good chance you have a broken plumbing fitting. Happened to me on my Champ. I ended up pulling all of the batteries out and removing the tray that they sit on so I could see down in the bilge. Then I took it to the lake and backed it into the water but left it on the trailer. It became very obvious then. My issue was a cracked hose barb on the livewell valve assembly.

[M-D]

double post....

[bukfevr]

I had a livewell pump housing cracked on mine that caused the same thing also

[Lea]

Dicky....check my answer to your post in the Lounge regarding manual, etc.

Welcome to the Champion family!

[shaneomac1]

what kind of speed you getting? i have a 2005 with a 150 efi and getting 58-59

[dickyb]

what kind of speed you getting? i have a 2005 with a 150 efi and getting 58-59

Getting about the same speeds.. have a Bombadier 150hp pushing the boat. Little over 62 when alone.


Might be a little faster if i can figure out what's happening with the water getting in the boat.

Have a great Memorial day be safe

[shaneomac1]

SAME to you as well

[Lea]

Dicky....check the livewell fittings and get back with us. As suggested, remove anything keeping you from seeing down into the bilge and back trailer into water far enough to get water under the rear of the boat.....

[dickyb]

Thanks to all found the problem many of you as indicated livewell fittings.

Does anyone know where i can get a users manual.

Thanks

Dicky

[Royjulius]

The manuals are pretty generic. I have mine for 2000 but I never refer to it for repairs.

[getfished]

There is accompany called Flow Rite that probably has everything you need. Try and see if google locates their website.