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 PostPosted: February 15th, 2017, 6:39 pm   
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Hey Everyone,

Just thought I would share my summer weekend ride since a few of you guys have been inquiring about it.

She's a 1987 18ft Charger DL, has been in the family since 87 and its an absolute blast to drive. She hooked up with a 1999 225 Evinrude Ficht that runs like a dream. Although a number of people have had a lot of trouble with this motor it seems to run like a top for me.....Probably because I drive it like I stole it, which is actually why these motors can last so long. (might be a myth tho)

Believe it or not she will do low-mid 80's(GPS), think I have a 26 or 28 inch stainless steel chopper prop on it. -Can't remember
Disconnected the foot throttle because it was acting kinda funky a while back, so all I have is the trim controls on my steering wheel and the actual throttle now. The 80's Chargers had a fantastic hull, wish the company didn't go under back in the 90's. you can be doing 70-85mph and there is hardly any chime walking going on. Enjoyable boat to drive.

Also I have uploaded the pictures to a google drive so you guys can check it out. Couldn't seem to figure out how to upload them on here. Oh well.... Enjoy!!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xqC ... sp=sharing

Anyone else have a charger from this year?

Thanks guys, all the best!

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 PostPosted: February 15th, 2017, 11:07 pm   
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Great boat for Formula class in OPBRA!!
Hope to see it out at events this year.

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 PostPosted: February 16th, 2017, 1:50 am   
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sweet rig, i have a 16 dl with a 2.4l 200 it runs about 70. lots of members have chargers and probably 90% of the members have either owned or have had experience with the dl sk etc..

you can still buy a new charger today from Tempest marine in Caledon ON. https://www.tempestboats.ca/charger

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 PostPosted: February 16th, 2017, 7:24 am   
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I have a Charger SK with 200 GT and so far will do 73 MPH with 27" SRX, extremely easy to drive.


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 PostPosted: February 16th, 2017, 3:23 pm   
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Are the new Chargers from Tempest boats any good? I heard awful things from other companies in the mid 90's that tried to replicate the originals.

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 PostPosted: February 20th, 2017, 5:59 pm   
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Beautiful Charger!!!! whats the top speed on her?

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 PostPosted: February 20th, 2017, 7:38 pm   
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Nice shot Murph


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 PostPosted: February 21st, 2017, 2:26 pm   
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banw7730 wrote:
Beautiful Charger!!!! whats the top speed on her?


Not sure, not totally setup yet to reach max, no gauges.
A friend of mine is in West Bay on Chandos with this one, its a 85.
I make windshields for 18 and 16 DL Chargers.
viewtopic.php?f=40&t=3344

Check out this thread and tell me what your hull looks like.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3441

I got a 12' Charger too. LOL
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2972

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 PostPosted: February 21st, 2017, 3:29 pm   
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sharpeye Mike wrote:
Nice shot Murph


Isn't it!
That was taken by Brent's (Rowboat) Daughter Courtney.


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