Hi everyone!

I have been a proud owner of a 1990 champ 184 DC since 2002 and am very happy with my boat. Recently a fellow club member who has fished out of my boat offered a ridiculous price to buy it from me. I told him to let me think on it a while and I have been looking at options to upgrade to a newer 20 footer. I like to fish bigger water like Saginaw Bay and Lake St. Clair so the longer boat is the direction I want to go if I trade up.

While looking for a Champ, I found a 1997 Astro 2050 DCX with a 2003 Merc EFI that is in outstanding condition. My problem is I have no experience from an Astro and want to know if any of you fellow Champ owners can offer any knowledge and steer me in the right direction. How will the ride and handling compare to the Champs, and will I be happy with it in the rough stuff? I have always liked the looks of the Astro's, but looks are only skin deep.

Please offer your insights and opinions.