In my early twenties my dad had a black and red Champion with a 175 mercury. I loved that boat. It was great to fish out and would absolutely fly. I drove it hard. The power it had was not good on cylinders or props. Pops "upgraded" to a newer, slower, Champion. Part of the reason was it was expensive keeping that Mercury running for me. But I think the real reason is he thought I was going to die in that boat. I sure would love to have it now though.