I will be visiting the Champion Boats facility in Murfreesboro Tennessee tommorow to look at carrying their line of Bay Boats . They are regarded as one of the best boats in the Bass Fishing Industry and have a many awards for owner satisfaction. I have been playing with a demo boat [ 24 Bay Champ] and it is a phenomenally great riding and fishing boat . I have a friend that is a guide using it in St Joe Bay and he loves it so much he wont give it back! Ill keep Y’all informed as to the outcome of my trip . I think that as we have more restrictions on offshore bottom fishing , more folks will want a very comfortable Bay Boat that can be used for occasional offshore trips as a “main ride” for versatility .This boat handles well enough to take out 10-20 miles on a nice day . Any comment would be appreciated .
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I have fished a 2006 24 Bay Champ since Sep 2005. The boat has a 250 E-TEC for power. I can fish my 24 Bay Champ in a foot of water in the morning and then run offshore in the afternoon. Not many bay boats can honestly do that. Champ is the best ride out there and I wet tested all the big names before I bought my Champ. The only downfall for me with Champ has been the lack of dealers in Florida. The factory has provided me with great support. The dealer closest to me is not equipped to deal with the E-TEC or the big bay boat so if at all possible I deal directly with Champion’s warranty department. You will not find more helpful people than Jim Porter the Florida area rep and Stephanie Dinkins the Champion Brand Manager. Since Champion started advertising in the Florida Sportsman in March I have had numerous inquiries from other boat owners about my Champ. It does feel like Genmar is trying to do the right thing and give the Champion brand equal exposure as the Rangers get. It would be nice to get a new dealer and see some more of the best kept secrets (Champs) on the water. Disclaimer: I Do not work for Champion or Genmar.
Thank you, that is great to hear , ever since I had my first ride on a Champion 21 Bay a couple years ago , I was impressesd. Their marketing for the Florida Market has a long way to go , but the demo tells the story . I have a 24 demo right now and loaned it to a guide friend of mine and he still wont give it back . We are working with them to make a few changes [minor stuff] and I think we will pick up the line for ’08. I also have never ridden a better Bay Boat ……….If you are up in the area [Apalachicola/St George Island] come see us and I will announce the progress of our relationship with Champion as it progresses.
Marc