Questions about the 86 Champion 16'6" I just bought

[dewey]

Local marina or weld shop can fix it right up for you.

[pmgoffjr]

Dude,
This whole boat setup thing seems to be a lot for you to handle, I'll just slide up there next week and take that silly thing off your hands...I know it's too generous, but that's the way I am.

[Champ203]

Pat and I will be right over the help you out of your problem. Had a couple of 168's - one with a "strong" ProV150. Best handling boat I've ever owned. You need to get the skeg repaired by someone who knows what they are doing. 3 blade tempest - probably a 23 would be the right prop.

I'm jealous - that's a great looking boat and it brought back a lot of great memories.

Enjoy!
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[H2O_Fowl]

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This whole boat setup thing seems to be a lot for you to handle, I'll just slide up there next week and take that silly thing off your hands...I know it's too generous, but that's the way I am.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Man, your such a good guy Pat. I don't know of anyone who would make such an offer.

[Lea]

Better not let Pat anywhere near that boat! I suspect he is envious!!!!

[ctered]

That whale tale should help with getting on plane but the problem with that setup is the weight of the motor. My neighbor has an 1985 model 168 with a 150 ficht on it. The boat is rated at 150 hp. It will run in the upper 50's but could probably see more with setup and prop work but he is content with the way it runs now. He used to have a 85 Evinrude XP 150 on it that would push it to low 60's. He has to feather the throttle when coming off plane or the back end gets swamped. He runs a 25" 4 blade prop on his and with the weight of the motor you definately need a stern lifting prop.