Looking to by a dc 191 elite with a 200 hp suzuki. Its a 98 model. I have not owned a champion boat and was wondering if anybody could tell me the pros and cons of a boat like this. How good is this boat in rough water? You think it will haul __ss or what? Going to look at it this weekend, is there anything i should look for or watch out for? THANKS
I have no direct experience with a 191, but owners will be along and give you their input.
I have a 181, and couldn't be happier. Great ride, handles like a sports car - way fun to ride around and fish in.
Good luck with your search.
Mountain Home ChamP 181
The boats fine, but the motor....
Two stroke zukes are hard to find parts for, and expensive when you do. Have a professional check the motor out, it will be well worth it.
They run great when they're running though...
Pat Goff
Two degrees from center
of nowhere.
Smithwick TX.
Love the boat, it handles rough water very well. Mine's not a fast boat, 65 gps.
Cons:
1. Rear storage compartments are smaller than I'd like. I end up putting all my gear up front.
2. I have a lot of surface cracks at normal stress points. I've read a couple times that the mid 90s Champions were prone to this. I can only speak about mine, I've never thought to look at others. It does get the snot beat out it on summer weekends.
My bro, Brad, has a 2000 model 191 with a 200 Yamaha ox66. That boat is a rocket! I think it runs as fast as mine light loaded (74ish; gps) but he is faster with a load. He runs 70+ no matter if he has a partner or 3. I don't understand. It's crazy. He ran 69 and change with him and 4 young adults.
And ride....well, do I need to go there?
i had the guy take it to a marine dealer and had him do a once over and a compression test done to the motor and he found it at 115 to 114 psi on all cylinders. Is this good or a little low? From all the information i can find on the boat its the best in the industry. thanks for all the replys
If they are all the same, that's good.
Pat Goff
Two degrees from center
of nowhere.
Smithwick TX.
I have owned a 98 191dc elite since 99,,it is the third Champion for me and I still don't have new boat itis!
The only Champion I had ridden in before was a 186 SCX Elite and it was a sweet rig. My next will be a Champion.
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