I had a 87 Craig has a 91 195 never a issue with either I don’t know what year it was maybe 1973-74?
I had a 87 Craig has a 91 195 never a issue with either I don’t know what year it was maybe 1973-74?
It was the newer body style not 1973. I think were 495’s or 496’s just not sure of the year. Anyway maybe Charger was trying to be innovative but it did not work out and they stopped doing it.Originally Posted by TOUCH OF CLASS
Last edited by Sports1; 06-10-2018 at 06:22 PM.
25 year old boats don’t know but Craig’s is a 96-97 495 and we have crawled through it and nothing but wood and glass even the stringers are made of 2 x4 and glass as far up as I can see in to the hull.
Who knows, they may have tried it some year(s) after Craig’s boat was built. Sounds like Craig’s was not one of them.
Definitely my opinion....willing to put it to the test. Get any 20-20.5 boat and go for a ride at loz...where waves 2-5' are coming at you in all directions with no consideration for your back,body or boat manufacturer and then trow in 40'+ go fast boats flying around you 50'+ cruisers and a bunch of pontoons everywhere.
Needles to say,you don't always get to pick your lines of wave absorbing....lol
I'll bet every honest passenger will prefer the charger ride!
I know this is the Charger forum. But I will take a Champion 203 any day over any boat in that category in rough water and turning ability without bow hooking. But everyone is entitled to their opinion. I hope you enjoy your boat.
Last edited by Sports1; 06-11-2018 at 09:57 PM.
so what year is your 203 sports1?
I have a 2002 Cobra 216. I like the 21 footers now that I have one. But to each his own. Peace.
Last edited by Sports1; 06-12-2018 at 05:20 AM.
still waiting on pictures TOC.
Your right to hang on to any steering wheel you want.....but...your passenger/Co angler will prefer the charger 99 out of 100 times.I know this is the Charger forum. But I will take a Champion 203 any day over any boat in that category in rough water and turning ability without bow hooking. But everyone is entitled to their opinion. I hope you enjoy your boat.
right on, fish a draw tournament several years ago, it was a two day. The co commented that the 19 foot charger I had rode much better than the 21 footer he was in the day before. Early spring and windy.
Champions and Chargers do run better in rough water than most.
When the waves are taller than my pontoon rails you know it’s going to be bad!
Thought that was everyday on the LOZ?
Mon -Thursday your pretty safe come Friday Saturday Sunday it’s a totally different lake ,a angry lake
But the ol pontoon just keeps chugging along!!!
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