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I hear ya RW! I am chompin to get the boat wet! I may be able to 'slip' out Sunday am. I have in-laws in town this weekend :'(! There good people and all, just wish I was burning one of the last 5 weekends instead the first decent one! We can hook up sometime this spring if you are game, gotta play it by ear, cause I never know until the day before if I can roll! ohhhh baby bring on the better water temps! H.D.

no expert but from my experiance max HP should actually read recommended HP. I think they put max so the dealerships can sell cheaper with a smaller engine. Just my .02 but nothing sucks worse than 3 guys a cooler full of goodies and having to have a guy run to the front to get it on plane.

Is anyone else in the Midwest absolutely dying to get just a touch of spring weather! I've got the winter dulls so bad and the forecast is not very positive! SPRING WHERE ARE YOU!

I am bias ............................................ CHAMPION BROTHER!

I am driving it. Although at times I wish I would have dumped for the dura-max! '03 2500 crew short bed 4X4 in White. She is going in the shop next week to get a 'key' kit installed on the torsion (sp?) bars to bring the front end up level with the rear. I waited till she rolled 100,000 before I did anything but change the tire size. Will post her up when I get the new rubber and leveling kit.

First: Thanks guys for all the ideas and recommendations. I just got off the phone with Dean's. Great people and all I had to do was give my serial # and they looked me up! Little more $ than I wanted to spend but - it's going to be just like the old one (minus the stripe down the middle). I am excited!

;D Made me smile!

I cannot make it boys. While I must admit I am more than a little diapointed =- - don't feel too bad for me. The force has pulled me to Lake Amistad ! I will try to make the next trip, thanks to everyone who has worked so hard to pull this deal together! Good luck! HD

My cover is starting to rip apart through dry rot I think. It wasn't used for quite some time but it just sat in a garage for about 9 years. I have used it as a storage cover but it is starting to rip. I have thought and may try to stitch it up but I really need it for trailering the rig. I have seen the 'fit all' models that the big box stores sell, has anyone tried them. I have an '89 Champion with the older style windshields i.e. the straight up type. I am thinking a good custom cover may be the best ticket though? The current cover fits pretty well, I was thinking somebody may be able to use it as a template for a new one. Do you guys no where to turn for this? I don't want to drop a ton of money. I hoping to stay around $200.00 to $300.00. any ideas, advice or help would be much appreciated. HD

Great illustration of the glasses! Think of them as levolure (sp?) blinds. They are blocking any light coming up. If you take two pair of levolure blings and cross them at 90 degrees like the illustration then is should be dark/black. You can really see the difference in quality when you do this. Some will be totally black some will be patchy some will be darker but not black.

sweet man! That rig looks great!

Thanks for your continued postings and opinions of all the new rigs. I have been really enjoying your reports! Looking forward to hearing your comments after this week of testing the boats mentioned!

Like Spotsticker said....before you buy you owe it to yourself to ride in a Champion. I am a little bias cause I own one (granted it's older) but she is still in great shape and they like big water. Fished out of an I-class last year and liked them as well- but not a Champ. Nice boats none the less. I like your style - you are doing it right!

SURFER.......you need to run for Prez! LOVE IT!

SUPER NICE JOB! LOOKS GREAT!

Here she is: 1989 Champion. at the cabin - getting read to head home. This is the previous fish monger - 1993 Stratos 201 PRO XL we called her NASTY! She was a good boat!

I'm looking pretty good but I have to maintain bubble status until we get closer :-[ I am hoping things fall into place for me, I would love to put some names with faces, etc. Plus I have never fished Bone Creek and have heard a lot of good things about it!

I drive my boat down gravel roads almost every time I take her. She was real nice when I got her, now every inch has dust in it and sometimes when it rains the carpet turns to mud! But we catch fish and she floats and runs the same just looks used and abused! I have been thinking about buying some of the removable mud flaps though. Should help on the chips on the bottom! I have seen some even less expensive - http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat21276-cat21388&id=0013275520219a&navCount=1&podId=0013275&parentId=cat21388&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat21388&hasJS=true

I'm late gettin on this deal. Still some room? Looks like the date is....March 8? Is that still a go? Hydrilla

The only thing about folding them is eventually it can wear a spot in them. I would think it would be ok if you didn't move them much or have anything on top of them to form a crease. I have had countless breathables. most of them have broken down where the neoprene meets the material or where I have folded them over and over in the same place. Please note that I used to be in them for over 60 days a year and I would bet I put them up more than once still wet but folded (or piled in the back of the truck). So in short - I would say it shouldn't be an issue - just be aware - maybe try to fold them differently each time to avoid wear in the same place. Happy releasing, Hydrilla

I haven't seen FISH CHRIS's name! He has inspired me as of late. Chris, you dedication and approach rocks!

Not only has Fatgenio put together a good team they have done something BETTER than going undefeated...................They are undefeated against the spread as well...now that is an acomplishment! As a K-state fan I must admit I have been on KU (against the spread) since game 1 this year (except for one and I bet you can guess which). Now the question is when is the ride over???

ChampioN BABY! I may be a little bias, but they are great boats and ride great in the rough!

Lake Lice!!!!

Sorry Young Grasshopper, I will keep an eye open for you.