2005 Champion 198

[Jrbassangler12]

Hello everyone, I am looking to get a new boat. I am hearing a lot of good things about the Champion boats, and especially about the 198 model. The boat has a freshly rebuilt 225 Evinrude e-tec, not sure why it was rebuilt I'm assuming it's because it was bought from a dealer. But my main concern is the trailer. As dumb as this may sound this might be my deciding factor on the boat. I heard from a couple people that champion boats are a heavier boat. I know the 198 is close to the 20' mark, is it safe for a 198 champion to be on a single axle trailer. The trailer does have brakes and new tires.

[Lpolk]

When I bought my 206 back in 2006 the 198 came with a single, the tandem axel was a upgrade. Hope that will say something. Although if traveling long distances and curvy terrain, I would rather have a dual axel for it's tracking ability. Look at it like this, less tires to buy.

[Lea]

Hi Logan....as I told you via email, yes, perfectly safe.

Welcome to BBC and the Champion forum!!!

[Jrbassangler12]

Yeah I figured it was some kind of upgrade. At least the trailer comes with a spare tire. I do travel pretty far with my boat but I always make sure that the tire pressure is checked and that the bearings are in good shape and greased up. And I like the part were its cheaper on tires lol.

[Jrbassangler12]

Hi Logan....as I told you via email, yes, perfectly safe.

Welcome to BBC and the Champion forum!!!

i didn't get your email yet Lea, I will check back later for it. Thanks for all the help guys. Just a few concerns and don't wanna be unsatisfied with a new boat. Nobody wants that!

[n_gong]

Just make sure that the tires are good and bearings have been checked and lubed,
I really like my 198!

[bassin butch]

Hi Logan....as I told you via email, yes, perfectly safe.

Whew that's a relief! I was thinking about dumping my F150 to get a dually.

[Lea]

Whew that's a relief! I was thinking about dumping my F150 to get a dually.

Smart butt!

[btsmbass]

I don't travel across the country much. I prefer single axle trailers. Gary Yamamoto has had his 21' Legends on a single axle since 2006.

He does order them with a tandem and keeps his trailer, then when he sells you get the tandem.

It's all perception, the single is awesome.

[Jrbassangler12]

Thanks for all the input guys I appreciate it!

[Grumpygills]

My fishing partner has been using his with only one spring breaking . While I was towing it to Clear lake . It actually pulls very good. My 2000 203 also came with a single axle trailer and it too pulled fine . But I did break a spring once with her as well. Check the springs

[Jrbassangler12]

My fishing partner has been using his with only one spring breaking . While I was towing it to Clear lake . It actually pulls very good. My 2000 203 also came with a single axle trailer and it too pulled fine . But I did break a spring once with her as well. Check the springs

I will be sure to check that out. Again thanks for the help everybody.

[1bluemcm]

If a spring breaks on a dually you are almost as equally screwed, just as if you got a flat on a dually. With the spring equalizer system, you can't just keep on going in either situation, as least as far as I know.

But - having just maneuvered mine with dual axles into a really tight garage space I will say I did wish I had a single axle for that, would have been a bit easier.