I have a chance to pick up a 1987 dual console Champion 20 footer,
with 1996 Mariner 200 EFI will be my first bass boat what do you think?
I have a chance to pick up a 1987 dual console Champion 20 footer,
with 1996 Mariner 200 EFI will be my first bass boat what do you think?
get motor checked out for compression and go for it if it checks out should be a great ride
Sounds good. Be sure and check anything our gang suggests Championman can help with advice with older rigs since he has a 1989.
Go for it - and be the envy of everyone who passed it up!!!
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mine is older than that am I love mine
Jeremy From Indy
2019 PolarKraft TX 195 Pro
2019 Suzuki 200SS
Mine is a 1987 184 SCR with a 2003 Mercury 150, runs just under 60 with a 23p Trophy. The boat is solid, very stable and comfortable ride. My only wish would be a deck extension. Check it for stress cracking around the splash-well. If the transom and floors are solid you won't be disappointed. As already suggested, have a mechanic look the motor over carefully.
Mike
1989 Champion 184 DCR / 1989 Evinrude 150XP
Check my post here in Champion Boats "Build a Deck Extensio" , I build one and i can help you to build one if you wish.
I had a 1996 181 and it would fly, You want find a finer boat than a Champion!!
Bobby McDonald
If there are any screws in the transom down low (like old transducer or speedo pickup) go ahead and take it out. Hopefully no water will run out. If it does find another boat. I donated an 87 that has a water logged transom. Its a lot easier to check it out before you buy it and most sellers are agreeable to letting you check these types of things.
Peace and good luck,
Don<><
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