I used to be a co angler and been in almost all bass boats. Champion by far had the smoothest ride. I hope you realize what you have. I upgraded to lithium batteries last year and they are worth every penny. Congratulations
Thanks! Everyone’s telling me its a unicorn, so I’m very excited to learn more about it! I’ve ridden in several as a co angler myself, so after a few rides I should have a better comparison for myself!
Teej! Super-sweet boat! I love it. It's in great condition, and you can tell it has been taken care of very well. And those Yamahas are the best. If you ever need a camera man around here, let me know!
@@TeejStone Ha! I'm in for sure. But we will have to rely on some of our other friends for their expertise on big water spots. As far as my knowledge is concerned, WP Lake and Harding might as well be the surface of the moon. :)
Biggest thing I would say is take care of your boat and it will take care of you. Keep up with the maintenance or it will catch up to you on the water or right when you're about to go out. This is especially true with a 2-stroke. I would replace the impeller and gear oil. Also I would replace trailer bearings and try to do that atleast every season or so. I also like to wipe mine down after every trip with hot sauce. It's a nice boat man! Don't forget to insure it!
Oh I insured it before we put it in the first time! I got some bass boat saver and plan to wipe it down every time also, like the guys in my club do! Gonna ask them more about general upkeep to be sure I’m on top of it! Thanks for the recommendations!
@@TeejStone Well mines an 89’ and not as nice as that one, but I sure do love it. It rides smoother than any other boat I’ve owned. And I love having that big deck on the front. Plenty of room for me and my boys.
@@TeejStone not too bad. i did not cut the back of the transom off. i cut the 2" wide top off (45min), dug out the wet but not rotten wood (20hrs) cleaned everything with acetone and used "carbon core" ($557 for 2gal to my door). the material was the most pourable i seen on youtube. used the paint tray method to control the pour. sealed the top with gelcoat and reinstalled the motor. i have about 40hrs total time and probably $1500 in materials. i did not keep the receipts--did not want to know the total :)
@@charlesjones257 haha fair! I got some good people around me to lead me in the right direction with it also! I know the boys been meticulously maintained by its previous owner!
@@TeejStone here is the youtube from rick pierce on chine walk ua-cam.com/video/WMXMbToRHFo/v-deo.html well worth the time to watch. i am not a speed demon, 65ish mph is very comfortable to drive. boat will exceed 70mph.
Beautiful boats... pretty much my dream boat. I will get there one day, for now I'll keep ripping my 17' 90 HP tiller boat around (yes it's a riot) Pls take care of it, not many left in that sort of shape.
@@TeejStone you damn right you're blessed. Clean ones like that don't happen often, how much was it? I came across a 25th anniversary 193, full restored with a freshly rebuilt Merc racing 200, it was pretty loaded for only 26000. But, buying a house was more important so I missed out. Like I said...I'll get there eventually. I'm happy with mine for now, i run my set up in shit you wouldn't think about running a glass boat🤣 GL to you man.
@@TeejStone excellent deal. Just pay attention to the transom, champs were known for weak transoms. Also, did it have a jack-plate? If not, invest in a high quality one from either bob's or atlas. They'll wake that boat even more. Congrats again.
Just replaced the live well timer on my 2000 Triton TR-21, easy fix and for less than $50.00. Also, I have a Yamaha VMax 225, OX-66 and unfortunately I just replaced the power head. My mechanic highly suggested that I run Mercury Premium Plus semi-synthetic oil instead of Yamalube. The Mercury oil is a lot cleaner oil as Yamalube has a high ash content. He even went as far as removing my oil reservoir and cleaning the sludge out of the bottom.
Man! That’s stuff I don’t know enough about! I’ve been running the oil the previous owner was using. He’s said there’s been 0 issues so far thankfully. I gotta get that livewell timer fixed though, cause it’s about to heat up!
@@TeejStone Charger boats has some hulls. Charger from long time ago was a copy IMO of Champion. But now they actually have an Elite model which even has the same Champion signature 'arrow' on the side with the 3 Charger flags. Pretty much a Champion hull with a Charger brand designed top cap.
@@TeejStone BTW, just found your channel searching for some Champion info. Congratulations on your new boat. It's definitely a nice one and a beautiful color combination. Will look great on the water on a Sunday day. I'm looking for a Winner, Stratos or Champion older boat to restore a little.
@@mikz86ta1 awesome! Thanks for checking out my video. Hopefully going to get a lot of content out of it. I’m thankful to have it as my first one. Let me know what you end up getting!
T J Congratulations to you on your bass boat man. She looks really really nice man. I like the color too. Man I know you are so exciting to have it. This was a big upgrade from the kayak. I do have one question? I have heard that some of those bass boats the carpet is rough on your feet 🦶. How is the carpet on your boat is it pretty comfortable being barefooted 👣on there? I was thinking about getting a bass boat at one time but when I heard that & I have to be a barefooted 👣 guy I turned it down. Man I am so happy for you buddy. Looking forward to seeing you having some fun on your boat man.
Had 17.6 contender but 2 years bought a 188 champion with 175 e-tec . You got a great boat keep the hot foot lubricated it can stick !!!! The seat bracket is not original
I have owned 4 Champs now. The 206 I just bought is probably my forever boat. If you have questions theres a couple of good fb groups and lots of knowledge.
Champion is the best Bass boat ever made hands down. Congrats.
Thanks man! I’ve heard that from so many people, and thankful this is my first boat!
7:55 , "pleanty of room for your keys , your phone , YOUR GLOCK" 😂😂😂😂😂
Gotta stay strapped out there… folks are crazy 😂
Knock those slots out of the rod locker. You can fit way more stuff in it. Be sure to use ring free. Yamalube or Amsoil for your oils with that yamaha
I’ve heard that! I’m gonna see how hard it is to take out. But currently I don’t have more rods than slots 😂
I am so very happy for you!! You have a lot of freedom now!
And a lot of learning to do! Can’t wait to get you out on it!
I used to be a co angler and been in almost all bass boats. Champion by far had the smoothest ride. I hope you realize what you have. I upgraded to lithium batteries last year and they are worth every penny. Congratulations
Thanks! Everyone’s telling me its a unicorn, so I’m very excited to learn more about it! I’ve ridden in several as a co angler myself, so after a few rides I should have a better comparison for myself!
Congratulations. Got a pretty penny saved up for my first bass boat just waiting on the right deal.
This one seemed like the universe aligned to make it possible, so we went for it!
Teej! Super-sweet boat! I love it. It's in great condition, and you can tell it has been taken care of very well. And those Yamahas are the best. If you ever need a camera man around here, let me know!
My man! You KNOW I gotta bring it down sometime, and you’re gonna be my first call! You gotta show me some spots 😂
@@TeejStone Ha! I'm in for sure. But we will have to rely on some of our other friends for their expertise on big water spots. As far as my knowledge is concerned, WP Lake and Harding might as well be the surface of the moon. :)
Congrats man . Definitely need to get up and fish one day
Thanks man! For sure! Let’s make it happen!
Awesome boat! Can’t wait to see it this weekend!
Aye! I’m honored you’re my first passenger other than amber!
Congratulations on picking a champion. The ride of it in rough water is phenomenal. Regarding the moose head rod rack: remove it and use rod sock's.
That’s what I’m thinking! Honestly the rack is annoying to deal with 😂
Biggest thing I would say is take care of your boat and it will take care of you. Keep up with the maintenance or it will catch up to you on the water or right when you're about to go out. This is especially true with a 2-stroke. I would replace the impeller and gear oil. Also I would replace trailer bearings and try to do that atleast every season or so. I also like to wipe mine down after every trip with hot sauce. It's a nice boat man! Don't forget to insure it!
Oh I insured it before we put it in the first time! I got some bass boat saver and plan to wipe it down every time also, like the guys in my club do! Gonna ask them more about general upkeep to be sure I’m on top of it! Thanks for the recommendations!
Congrats man. I too just got my first bass boat and it’s a Champion 201. 😁👍🏻
Thanks!! Do you love it? So far I’m thankful to have such a nice boat for my first one!
@@TeejStone Well mines an 89’ and not as nice as that one, but I sure do love it. It rides smoother than any other boat I’ve owned. And I love having that big deck on the front. Plenty of room for me and my boys.
Congrats on the boat. pay attention to the transom and get it fixed BEFORE it is rotten. just did mine in spring of 22. take the family and use it!
Thanks buddy! I’ve heard that too! Is that an expensive process? My wife loves it so far we just gotta find more time to go together!
@@TeejStone not too bad. i did not cut the back of the transom off. i cut the 2" wide top off (45min), dug out the wet but not rotten wood (20hrs) cleaned everything with acetone and used "carbon core" ($557 for 2gal to my door). the material was the most pourable i seen on youtube. used the paint tray method to control the pour. sealed the top with gelcoat and reinstalled the motor. i have about 40hrs total time and probably $1500 in materials. i did not keep the receipts--did not want to know the total :)
@@charlesjones257 haha fair! I got some good people around me to lead me in the right direction with it also! I know the boys been meticulously maintained by its previous owner!
@@TeejStone here is the youtube from rick pierce on chine walk ua-cam.com/video/WMXMbToRHFo/v-deo.html well worth the time to watch. i am not a speed demon, 65ish mph is very comfortable to drive. boat will exceed 70mph.
@@charlesjones257 I’ll check it out! And same! I’m still cautious out there!
Beautiful boats... pretty much my dream boat. I will get there one day, for now I'll keep ripping my 17' 90 HP tiller boat around (yes it's a riot) Pls take care of it, not many left in that sort of shape.
Oh I will! I’ve loved having it so far! Blessed to have such a nice one as my first one!
@@TeejStone you damn right you're blessed. Clean ones like that don't happen often, how much was it? I came across a 25th anniversary 193, full restored with a freshly rebuilt Merc racing 200, it was pretty loaded for only 26000. But, buying a house was more important so I missed out. Like I said...I'll get there eventually. I'm happy with mine for now, i run my set up in shit you wouldn't think about running a glass boat🤣 GL to you man.
@@c.shoefish thanks man! I got this one for right at 24!
@@TeejStone excellent deal. Just pay attention to the transom, champs were known for weak transoms. Also, did it have a jack-plate? If not, invest in a high quality one from either bob's or atlas. They'll wake that boat even more. Congrats again.
Just replaced the live well timer on my 2000 Triton TR-21, easy fix and for less than $50.00.
Also, I have a Yamaha VMax 225, OX-66 and unfortunately I just replaced the power head. My mechanic highly suggested that I run Mercury Premium Plus semi-synthetic oil instead of Yamalube. The Mercury oil is a lot cleaner oil as Yamalube has a high ash content. He even went as far as removing my oil reservoir and cleaning the sludge out of the bottom.
Man! That’s stuff I don’t know enough about! I’ve been running the oil the previous owner was using. He’s said there’s been 0 issues so far thankfully.
I gotta get that livewell timer fixed though, cause it’s about to heat up!
Awesome boat brother!
Thanks man, I love it!
Didn't Champion get bought by Stratos first and they had a Champion Series by Stratos for a few years? Then Stratos got sold later?
What I heard, is champion was bought by ranger and buried, but there’s some Champion hulls still around with other brands like blazer.
@@TeejStone Charger boats has some hulls. Charger from long time ago was a copy IMO of Champion. But now they actually have an Elite model which even has the same Champion signature 'arrow' on the side with the 3 Charger flags. Pretty much a Champion hull with a Charger brand designed top cap.
@@TeejStone BTW, just found your channel searching for some Champion info. Congratulations on your new boat. It's definitely a nice one and a beautiful color combination. Will look great on the water on a Sunday day.
I'm looking for a Winner, Stratos or Champion older boat to restore a little.
@@mikz86ta1 awesome! Thanks for checking out my video. Hopefully going to get a lot of content out of it. I’m thankful to have it as my first one. Let me know what you end up getting!
T J Congratulations to you on your bass boat man. She looks really really nice man. I like the color too. Man I know you are so exciting to have it. This was a big upgrade from the kayak. I do have one question? I have heard that some of those bass boats the carpet is rough on your feet 🦶. How is the carpet on your boat is it pretty comfortable being barefooted 👣on there? I was thinking about getting a bass boat at one time but when I heard that & I have to be a barefooted 👣 guy I turned it down. Man I am so happy for you buddy. Looking forward to seeing you having some fun on your boat man.
Haha idk about that man, I’ve only been out on it once for a couple hours! But thank you!
Great boat!
I loved it!
I have A step up seat that I don't use great condition I believe same color of your seats if your interested... congrats on a beautiful Champ
Thanks brother! Unfortunately I’m in the process of selling the champ! Got that first baby on the way and trying to prepare!
Awesome boat and walk through!
Thanks buddy!
Had 17.6 contender but 2 years bought a 188 champion with 175 e-tec . You got a great boat keep the hot foot lubricated it can stick !!!! The seat bracket is not original
You know what’s crazy? It literally started sticking a couple weeks ago! Thanks for the heads up!
Congrats!
Thanks buddy! We’ve come a long way!
My 194 ChampioN is the same color of blue. The exception is only the bottom of the haul is white.
Love that! I love the Champion Blue!
Sweet boat. Take care of it and it will take care of you. Which kind of forward facing sonar are you thinking about?
So far I really like Garmin and Lowrance. I think I have access to a really good Garmin deal!
@@TeejStone I recommend the lvs 34 if you go garmin.
I have owned 4 Champs now. The 206 I just bought is probably my forever boat. If you have questions theres a couple of good fb groups and lots of knowledge.
It’s an amazing boat for sure! I’m in a couple owners groups already, the love for Champion is unlike any brand I’ve seen?
I just picked up a 188 SC that is cherry. Very stoked.
You will LOVE it! Or how much are you loving it so far?!
@@TeejStone Love it. Going to update electronics and then fish it to death. Great little boat that will fish bigger than it's size.
That is a Beauty !!!
Thanks brother!
Could I please be the next guy that boat would look beautiful next to my champion 204.😊
Haha unfortunately I had to let her go a few months back to get ready for the baby!
the best boat ever.
I loved it!
And always wear your kill switch!!!
Absolutely will! Especially on this lake!
Becareful removing that old keel guard many hulls have been destroyed pilling off it will cause the fiberglass to chunk off
Interesting! Thanks for the heads up! I’ll definitely have some help!
You do look a bit like Matt.
Haha I’ll 100% take that as a compliment
Hmu if you need a camera man😎
It’s coming soon big Z 😍