what years were the 203 made and opinions and thoughts are appreciated. saw on today with a 225 yamaha hpdi. looked real good and am planning on checking it out tuesday.
what years were the 203 made and opinions and thoughts are appreciated. saw on today with a 225 yamaha hpdi. looked real good and am planning on checking it out tuesday.
Per Pat Goff:
Your true thoughts...on Champ 202/203
202 is faster, dryer, and handles better/easier than a 203.
203 has a little more rear storage, and tips a little less at rest.
Both are very good boats, get whichever you like.
If you just have the need to pass tritons and skeeters without a lot of effort, then the 202 will do it. 203 is going to be a little more of a struggle.
Model years were 98-2006. Skipped 2007, but brought back as limited edition in 2008. Very nice model!
Great boat. VERY heavily back-weighted. I doubt you can get powerpoles off the back without it looking like you are 45 degrees tilted. I have a 203.. wonderful boat. A bit narrow but rides nice, heck i have it paid off and have no issues.
Loved the ride and handeling of the 203’s so much I bought a 2008 Cat Cougar AE which was as close as I could find at that time in a production boat that would run great with a 225 with more room inside. I wasn’t a fan after they moved the gas tank under the seat in the TN models. That just killed the performance of them to me.
I have had my 2000 model 203 since 2002. Just had the motor rebuilt. I have no complaints. It has battled Toledo Bend many times and won.