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jpclapacs:
So I am an Ranger owner and have always loved the way the Champions look and layout.  I have a friend looking at buying one and I would like to hear from some of you owners about how they ride in big rough water?  Any other issues to look for? 

Jimmy RodandReel:
Ask @n2ratfishin about the champs. I know he owned a few of them before swapping over the BassCat.

n2ratfishin:
How old a Champion is he looking into?  TN or AR years?  They are known to be great rough water boats.  Of course the longer 89" beam boats were the cats meow. 

If you can get me the model number I may be able to give you a good run down.  I gave demo rides in lots of them over the years. 

jpclapacs:
06 Champion 210 elite

n2ratfishin:
That's the biggest TN boat they built.  The 223 was an AR holdover that got moved to TN and built for a while before the 210 took over as the largest as the wide bodies grabbed hold and took off.  It rides fantastic!  It's a heavy all composite hull, read not the fastest Champion compared with the big 223.  Some of them went out with Verado's but most were outfitted with 225 or 250 two strokes.

I'd get the transom checked out real good on any Champion.  Though it's all composite you can still have problems with a transom.  If that checks out ok the foam is likely fine.  By 2006 the TN factory had their stuff together.   The trailer was made in house.  Of course have a certified mechanic go through the engine.  Don't forget the trailer.  If everything checks out you will be hard pressed to find a better big water hull. 

If you end up getting it Carol @ C&O Marine can help out with most any part or decal you may need. 

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