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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!

Great boat for Formula class in OPBRA!!
Hope to see it out at events this year.

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

I have a Charger SK with 200 GT and so far will do 73 MPH with 27" SRX, extremely easy to drive.

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.

1981 200Merc EFI

Beautiful Charger!!!! whats the top speed on her?

Nice shot Murph

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.
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Check out this thread and tell me what your hull looks like.
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I got a 12' Charger too. LOL
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Isn't it!
That was taken by Brent's (Rowboat) Daughter Courtney.