Question:
I am looking to buy a used (or maybe a new) Boat. I
have had a couple over the last 10 years, but I am looking
for comments. I am currently looking at a Stratos 201 Pro
Elite 1999, and a Champion Elite 203 1996, as well as a
Triton TR21 1997. I have heard some things about Triton
not holding up in the big waters, but have not seen that
and I do like their ride
Answer:
1996 Champion 203 Elite? I have a 1996 Champion 202 Elite. Not sure that
203 was available in 1996, think it was either 1997 or 1998 that it replaced
the 202 Elite. Anyhow.. I love my boat. It handles rough water with
ease. I have a Mariner 225 (1996) on her, and she runs about 68 mph.
Plenty of storage space and comfortable seats. I had a 1989 201 Stratos Pro
before I purchased my Champion in late 1997. My 89 Stratos was a really
nice boat. At times when I can't make it to the lake I wonder why I spent
more money to get a newer boat. Next trip out I appreciate the Champion. I
would definatley say you can't go wrong with either one of these boats.
Triton TR21 - not to familliar with the triton hulls other than a friend of
mine had one that developed some severe cracks and stress fractures. Triton
did replace his boat no problem. He loves the boat. Has had no trouble with it since then.
Any top name bass boat is going to be satisfactory. Champion, Ranger,
Stratos and Triton seem to be the top boats by far.
