1999 Charger Bass Boat

dbltap · 01-29-09, 11:16 AM

Hey folks, looking at at 1999 Charger Bass Boat model 495TF.
Is this price within reason?

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...495tf-10939624

carolina-rig-01 · 01-29-09, 12:42 PM

i really don't know how well chargers hold their resale value compared to other brands so i don't know about the price. however, have you looked at this model in person? i don't know how this one is layed out but i looked at the 09's a while back and didn't like the layout. the front was way narrow, not nearly enough storage for the size of boat, and the livewells were at the rear of the back deck which could cost you some fish if they jump out of the livewell when you open the lid or drop the fish while trying to put them in the livewell. this is just my opinion and this boat you are looking at may be layed out all together different. they do make a pretty cool looking rig though.

jcw1503 · 01-29-09, 12:47 PM

go to NADA and look the boat up!!!

bcklash · 01-29-09, 06:30 PM

Sharp rig--WOW

woody · 01-29-09, 06:39 PM

How appealing, very unique hull design, lots of curves.

~Mark

boater · 01-31-09, 08:30 PM

Ther were edesigned with Lake of the Ozarks water in mind the are a good rough water boat .to heavy for me but god qulity boats the live wells are in the back deck in most bass boats to keep fish alive in rough water fish on front live well were beating each other to death

rangerryan · 02-02-09, 12:53 AM

ive fished with several guys that own one and they lovem and i think that they are ok but the price seems fairly reasonable... but it doesnt matter if its worth that to you.

carolina-rig-01 · 02-02-09, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by boater

the live wells are in the back deck in most bass boats to keep fish alive in rough water fish on front live well were beating each other to death

what i am saying is that on the new chargers the livewells are at the back of the back deck. like right infront of the motor.

boater · 02-02-09, 09:40 AM

sorry I misunderstood then is the fuel tank and batteries in front of them?

carolina-rig-01 · 02-02-09, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boater

sorry I misunderstood then is the fuel tank and batteries in front of them?

no, they aren't that far back. i will try to attach a link that shows a pic. to me they are too far back and much to close to the sides of the boat.

you will have to click on features and then click on livewells but it should show you what i am talking about

http://www.boatinglife.com/VTD/2007/...cture=1&boat=1

carolina-rig-01 · 02-02-09, 02:09 PM

dbltap,
as i look back at my replies to this thread i think i made it sound like i was running down that boat. i am sorry if i made it sound like that and in no way am i saying that is a bad boat. i really like the looks of chargers but everyone has their own opinions on how they want their boat layed out and i was just talking about what i personally don't care for on their boats. i am not sure if the boat you are looking at is even layed out like this or not but if you like the boat then go for it. the price looks reasonable and as long as the motor checks out healthy then it would probably be a nice rig. sorry if i sounded rude, that was not my intent.

Lancer6 · 02-09-09, 08:45 PM

Chargers are virtually handbuilt boats of very high quality. The "droop snoot" is so that one has better forward vision when under power.
Some folks have reported spearing waves and experiencing a violent reaction with this design but careful driving is the key to success in any boat.
Drop in a BassBoatCentral.com and select "BBC Boards" then scroll down to the Charger forum for more info and opinions from owners. Also do a search in the General Bass Boat forum.
You'll need to register (free) and log in each time if you wish to do more than read but you can read without all that. Cookies will need to be enabled to register and log in each time.
There are forums for all the major brands of boats, motors, and other accessories and a wealth of info is available so well as advice from experts and users.
BBC is NOT competing with this site, BTW.
If the boat you looked at contains wood internally a VERY thorough inspection, especially of the transom and decking, is a must.

Lancer6

zooker · 02-09-09, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancer6

BBC is NOT competing with this site, BTW.

Lancer6

i agree lancer the bbc is a great site for boatin info. i belive there is some 30,000 boat owners on that forum. some are so/so but most will answer your questions fairly well.... i am also a member there along with ALL of the ycg..

zooker

boater · 02-13-09, 09:11 PM

I find them informative at times Some can be a little CLICKEY as can anywhere

1FASTLASER · 02-14-09, 08:46 AM

All chargers have wood in them. Always have as far as I know. I do know there ride is kinda like a champion. They where built to handle the rougher water and they will run but you really gotta juice the motors to get em to run wit the big dogs. They are well built moats. I was seriously gonna buy a 18ftr a ouple years ago but was a day late and dollar short as the story goes.

Lancer6 · 02-27-09, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1FASTLASER

...They are well built moats...

And if you toss in a few crocodiddles you can REALLY discourage those pesky invaders!
Honest!

Later, 'gator.

L6

barkelypup · 03-02-09, 11:42 PM

Looks like a nice boat and believe me if it floats and starts it is nice. However for a rig that is 10 or 11 years old that seems a bit high. Make sure to shop around and really do some leg work. Don't forget to try and barter with the seller or sellers. That does seam high to me though.

bP

01-29-09, 11:16 AM	#1
dbltap BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 44	1999 Charger Bass Boat Hey folks, looking at at 1999 Charger Bass Boat model 495TF. Is this price within reason? http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...495tf-10939624

01-29-09, 12:42 PM	#2
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	i really don't know how well chargers hold their resale value compared to other brands so i don't know about the price. however, have you looked at this model in person? i don't know how this one is layed out but i looked at the 09's a while back and didn't like the layout. the front was way narrow, not nearly enough storage for the size of boat, and the livewells were at the rear of the back deck which could cost you some fish if they jump out of the livewell when you open the lid or drop the fish while trying to put them in the livewell. this is just my opinion and this boat you are looking at may be layed out all together different. they do make a pretty cool looking rig though. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

01-29-09, 12:47 PM	#3
jcw1503 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 617	go to NADA and look the boat up!!! __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive yet attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope....

01-29-09, 06:30 PM	#4
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	Sharp rig--WOW __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

02-02-09, 02:09 PM	#11
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	dbltap, as i look back at my replies to this thread i think i made it sound like i was running down that boat. i am sorry if i made it sound like that and in no way am i saying that is a bad boat. i really like the looks of chargers but everyone has their own opinions on how they want their boat layed out and i was just talking about what i personally don't care for on their boats. i am not sure if the boat you are looking at is even layed out like this or not but if you like the boat then go for it. the price looks reasonable and as long as the motor checks out healthy then it would probably be a nice rig. sorry if i sounded rude, that was not my intent. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

01-29-09, 06:39 PM	#5
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	How appealing, very unique hull design, lots of curves. ~Mark

01-31-09, 08:30 PM	#6
boater BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: O'Fallon Missouri Posts: 283	Ther were edesigned with Lake of the Ozarks water in mind the are a good rough water boat .to heavy for me but god qulity boats the live wells are in the back deck in most bass boats to keep fish alive in rough water fish on front live well were beating each other to death

02-02-09, 12:53 AM	#7
rangerryan BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ponca City, ok Posts: 432	ive fished with several guys that own one and they lovem and i think that they are ok but the price seems fairly reasonable... but it doesnt matter if its worth that to you.

02-02-09, 09:40 AM	#9
boater BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: O'Fallon Missouri Posts: 283	sorry I misunderstood then is the fuel tank and batteries in front of them?

02-09-09, 08:45 PM	#12
Lancer6 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 734	Chargers are virtually handbuilt boats of very high quality. The "droop snoot" is so that one has better forward vision when under power. Some folks have reported spearing waves and experiencing a violent reaction with this design but careful driving is the key to success in any boat. Drop in a BassBoatCentral.com and select "BBC Boards" then scroll down to the Charger forum for more info and opinions from owners. Also do a search in the General Bass Boat forum. You'll need to register (free) and log in each time if you wish to do more than read but you can read without all that. Cookies will need to be enabled to register and log in each time. There are forums for all the major brands of boats, motors, and other accessories and a wealth of info is available so well as advice from experts and users. BBC is NOT competing with this site, BTW. If the boat you looked at contains wood internally a VERY thorough inspection, especially of the transom and decking, is a must. Lancer6

02-13-09, 09:11 PM	#14
boater BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: O'Fallon Missouri Posts: 283	I find them informative at times Some can be a little CLICKEY as can anywhere

02-14-09, 08:46 AM	#15
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	All chargers have wood in them. Always have as far as I know. I do know there ride is kinda like a champion. They where built to handle the rougher water and they will run but you really gotta juice the motors to get em to run wit the big dogs. They are well built moats. I was seriously gonna buy a 18ftr a ouple years ago but was a day late and dollar short as the story goes. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

03-02-09, 11:42 PM	#17
barkelypup BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: I'm a Hillbilly in Kentucky Posts: 223	Looks like a nice boat and believe me if it floats and starts it is nice. However for a rig that is 10 or 11 years old that seems a bit high. Make sure to shop around and really do some leg work. Don't forget to try and barter with the seller or sellers. That does seam high to me though. bP

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