Looking at changing boats need help

[CoBassin]

Everyone I need some help, I have a 89 champion 184 with a yamaha 150 pro v,i found someone who wants to buy it, So there is a 96 champion 18ft with a 150 merc for sale, dont know which model it would be its a duel consoul, any ideas what model it would be with a 150 merc on it, any ways did they have any probelms with the 96 champs, is my 89 184 a better boat, any help would be great Or i also found a 94 champion with a 225 merc, im so confuesd, did they have any problems in 94,thanks
chris

[Gunnar]

If it's a '96 - it's a 181 most likely - Great Boat:

Single or Dual Console Available
Boat Length 18 feet 1 inch
Beam 90 inches.
Persons/Capacity 5/760 lbs.
Approximate Weight 1400 pounds
Recommended Horsepower 115 - 150
Fuel Capacity 31 gallons
Front Fishing Deck 27.6 square feet
Rear Fishing Deck 19.3 square feet
Livewell Capacity 30 gallons / 50" long
Rod Storage 7 foot Max Rod Length
Total Dry Storage 18.5 Cubic Feet
Total Wet Storage 3.0 Cubic Feet

[ReelBigJ]

Probably a 1996 181. I ran one until about April of last year. Great boats, turn on a dime and don't do terrible in big water. Make sure the motor checks out and I wouldn't blink an eye about owning one.

[CoBassin]

ok so whats a better boat 89 184 w 150 pro v, 94 20ft 225, 96 181 w merc 150,
thanks chris

[Luke]

If it were me id go with the newer 181 as long as it all checks out good

[Lea]

What is "better" for me might not be better for you. Try to get to drive/ride/troll out of all models you are interested in. Only you can decide what s best for you.

You ask if problems wth certain years...No, there were no problem years. However, you must check any models to make sure any drilled holes for motor, jackplate, etc were properly sealed. This would be true for any brand, any model, any year....

[mixermarkb]

Do you fish big water?

Smaller waters?

If you fish big water the 20'/225hp class boats are hard to beat, but with any used boats of that age it's all about how it has been taken care of.

Go looking, riding.. Enjoy the search and post us pics of the new ride!

[mixermarkb]

I do have to say tho, a late 80's 184 with a yamaha is one heck of a sweet vintage champ if it's in good shape. Those years in the late 80's and early 90's were some of the best of the best as far as mountain home champs go...

[CoBassin]

Alright for the time being im going to go with the 184, i really like the info from all of you, im going to take it off of cl tonight ,thanks for all ur advice .here are some pics
chris
http://denver.craigslist.org/boa/2213024347.html

[dlewis10]

Really clean looking Champ for it's age

[ReelBigJ]

that looks just like my 88 that I had. where did you get that boat? Mine had the 175 black max though. Nice boat!