Hey, I just wanted to know if anyone could answer a question for me. I am looking to buy a used 1986 Bass challenger. I am not very rich so it is going to be my very first boat. I was looking at the pictures of it and it is not clear to me whether or not it is a tri-hull. If it is should I opt not to buy it? It is a 17.5 fter with a 110 Evinrude motor. Anyone who could help me that would be greatly appreciated...Thanks

If it's a tri-hull, I'd steer clear of it unless you only plan on fishing calm water.  Most of those will pound you to death in a heavy chop.  The boat is 21 years old, so if you're really interested in it, make sure you go over it with a fine tooth comb!  Take it for a test ride.  You may not have a lot of $$ now, but if you end up with something that requires repairs you'll have a whole lot less.  Good luck.

Hey, I just wanted to know if anyone could answer a question for me. I am looking to buy a used 1986 Bass challenger. I am not very rich so it is going to be my very first boat. I was looking at the pictures of it and it is not clear to me whether or not it is a tri-hull. If it is should I opt not to buy it? It is a 17.5 fter with a 110 Evinrude motor. Anyone who could help me that would be greatly appreciated...Thanks

That style of boat was actually known as a Sponsoned V-hull boat.  Manufacturers thought at the time, that you couldn't build a true V hull bassboat without it being too tippy due the high center of gravity. Thus they added the sponsons for fishing stability.  You still see Challengers around for sale, the reason I'd probably steer clear of that thing is the distinct probability that most of the wood in that thing is rotted.  Stringers, floor and especially transom.  

I'm sure that boat is probably priced at $1500 or less. I'd advise looking towards an aluminum boat if you don't have a lot of money to spend.  Anything fiberglass at that price range will probably be a serious fixer-upper.