What's the difference between the 200 and the 198???
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What's the difference between the 200 and the 198???
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There have been a ton of posts on this subject..........do a search and you will find hours of reading. A few guys on here have had both and can give a good comparison.........I think DEdwards is one so hopefully he will chime in soon.
From what I read, the 198 is a 1-2 mph faster with the same power and possibly handles better, but the 200 fishes a little better. IMO, I don't think there is a ton of difference between the two.
The early '07 200s, with the slight hook, was a bit slower, but that was modified...
The basic difference between, say the '08 200s and the '08 198s is the top cap. The 200 is the Elite, with more standard features. The 198 is the CX with less standards, but plenty of options... I think the 200 has more storage, but the brochures do not show the cu ft space....
I've run both...and both are great performers.
I've spent time in both, actually DAYS in both. The 200 has a bunch more room for tackle. The 198 is my favorite Champion "wide body", it has the sports car feel. You'll have to go out in each to decide which is best for you.
Above posts are correct, but to add:
The 200 Elite's interior/storage/cooler depth is noticably deeper. Room behind the console on the 200 is roomier, in both console height & leg room.
Also the front fishing platforms on all Elite models are noticably higher to the gunwall compared to the CX models. ONLY exception on this difference is on the 183 model, only because both the cx & Elite are built the same.
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Also the front fishing platforms on all Elite models are noticably higher to the gunwall compared to the CX models. ONLY exception on this difference is on the 183 model, only because both the cx & Elite are built the same.
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My 198 is an Elite. I did not notice a diff in deck height between it and the 200...
In the 09 brochure, there are clear pics of the decks of both the 202Elite and the 206CX. I certainly might be wrong, but I cannot see a difference...