2004 Champ 187 DC w/ 150 Merc Opti

[derekb]

I've been looking around for a used rig, preferably a Bass Cat or Champ. I don't necessarily need a water rocket, so my choices are something 115HP to 200HP, if possible.

I found a 2004 Champ 187 DC on Craigslist, and according to the seller is in "mint" condition ("mint" is in the eye of the beholder, anyway).

The seller is asking $15,900 OBO. Three questions:

1.) Wasn't this boat originally designed for a 175HP motor?

2.) If so, does the 150HP hurt its value and/or performance tremendously?

3.) What is a good offer for this rig? There's no doubt in my mind $15, 900 is too high, and I'm nowhere close to being an expert. That's why I'm here.

Thanks in advance!

[Royjulius]

175 is max hp for this rig. I think having a 175 on it would help the resale value. There are alot of guys on here with 150's on their 187s and they seem to still enjoy their performance.

I do think it is priced high, but I'm not sure how much without seeing it.

[derekb]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Royjulius &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">175 is max hp for this rig. I think having a 175 on it would help the resale value. There are alot of guys on here with 150's on their 187s and they seem to still enjoy their performance.

I do think it is priced high, but I'm not sure how much without seeing it.</td></tr></table>

Thanks for the reply. It's a little hard to tell the condition of the boat in the pics. I may have him send me some more.

http://loz.craigslist.org/boa/2237483083.html

[Luke]

dont look like a bad rig at all...looks like a SI Bird in the dash too...got some extras with it i dont think thats a horrible price.
go to the KS board...theres a few of them from Manhattan KS they would probably go check it over for ya

[Champ Man193]

This is a very nice boat. I have seen it in person and it is in "MINT" condition. I would consider buying it myself for that price but I don't want to down size from my 193. I think the boat is priced right!!!!

[Bayou]

I have a 2003 187 DCX with 175 Johnson.
My friend got the same boat 2 days after me with a 150 Yamaha.
I'm glad I have the 175 but his 150 is very nice, too. That should not be a significant factor for you in this potential purchase, IMO.

[Royjulius]

I guess I don't think it is priced high after seeing it. For some reason I misread the post and thought it was older than that. That is a super clean 187. It's pretty hard to find a boat that nice for that price. I think I paid $16,500 for mine when it was 6 years old. It had sat in the showroom for 2 of those years.

And believe me, 187's are like driving a sports car!

[Lea]

I had a 187 with 150 Opti, Great performer, IMHO!!!!

[steve1206]

The 186/187 is a screamer for an 18.5' boat with a 175. It should push over 60MPH with the 150. If you have not looked at it close, he are a couple of things I notice on the boat. Be preapred for zero back deck dry storage and a nearly non-existant glove box....not a huge deal just saying from riding in my buddy's 186. Front deck fishes nice for an 18 1/2' boat.

[dukhntr]

Steve,
What boat do you fish out of? Saw the catfish pics that you posted with your bud's 200 elite.....