Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Champion Boats 190 Elite 2007 vs Champion Boats 24 Bay Champ 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Champion Boats 190 Elite 2007 vs Champion Boats 24 Bay Champ 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Champion Boats 24 Bay Champ 2006 measures 23,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Champion Boats 190 Elite 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). At 17 lbs and 24 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the Champion Boats 190 Elite 2007 and 200 hp for the Champion Boats 24 Bay Champ 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Champion Boats 24 Bay Champ 2006 carries 9 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Champion Boats 190 Elite 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Champion Boats 24 Bay Champ 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Champion Boats 190 Elite 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Champion Boats 24 Bay Champ 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Champion Boats 24 Bay Champ 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Champion Boats 190 Elite 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChampion Boats
MakeChampion Boats
Model190 Elite
Model24 Bay Champ
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92.5
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.17
Weight - lbs.24
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inches286
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury 150L EFI 2S
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxRecommended: 200-300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people5 @ 750 lbs
Maximum people6
Storagenot available
StorageRod: 8 ft. maximum Dry: 20 cu. ft. Wet: 20 cu. ft
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 2 in. with swing-away tongue
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 9 in