At one point, I was thinking of getting rid of my Champ. It was more about the engine than the boat, and I finally have the motor really dialed in... so I am off that kick. But here's what I did this past weekend: I went to some Gander MT's. in the area, Bass Pro Shops and a couple of other boat dealers to kill some time while the boss shopped. I sat in several boats on the showroom floor... You know, just climbed in, put my hands on the wheel, reached for the throttle, bait box, livewell, rod lockers, ... everything (for about 3 minutes). I'm not going to bash any other boats... but I gotta say: Just sitting on the trailer, all those other boats felt awful in sooooo many ways... I'll never get rid of my champ unless she dies or I'm upgrading to another....