Warrior Boats!!!

Well, yesterday i had to opportunity to tour the warrior boat plant with one of the sales reps, and it was awesome to say the least. just seeing how a boat is built from scratch, all of the steps, and then the finished product, it was pretty amazing.

and for any of you looking at getting a new boat, i would at least check them out, they made a lot of changes to the guts of the boat – same great hull – new revamped inside, tons of storage, storage options, flooring changes, electrical, everything. i was impressed. night and day difference between the warrior of 3 years ago and the one built today.

also got to see the new bass boats, some good ideas, and pretty neat even though i’m not a bass boat guy.

thinking about making a purchase right now!!

1890 backtroller with a 150 e-tec sure sounds nice

Isn’t the max on the 1890BT a 140 hp motor??????

What’s 10HP among friends?

I have heard some very good things coming from some other guides and tournament fisherman using Warrior boats.

Axl from “Nothing But Net” guide service on Lake Winnebago switched to a Warrior last year. He’s getting a brand new one this year and swears that after last year, he’ll never buy another brand again.

He thinks its the best big water, walleye style fishing boat out there. Expecially, when it comes to rough water.

Since he fishes on big water every day, that says quite a lot!

Boog

I am a Warrior owner and proud of it. I have a 2000 1890BT. It handles rough water great, keeps me dry and has more than enough room. The tiller steering is a nice feature for running long distances or even trolling. If I need to tie my line or get something out of my tackle box I just turn on the steering and I’m hands free, while I steer with my foot controlls. Now I just cant wait to try out the 2090BT.
Wallster ><((((>

The new Bass boat is interesting. I’ll be interested in running one before I get to excited. My biggest concern is that they put a walleye transom on a Bass boat hull.

I am by no means a boat design expert. But I would think this is going to effect the performance. Mainly the ability to make quick turns while running back waters. The big water ride should be great for a bass boat though.

The one thing i dont like in the bass boat is the wasted space.. If you look at a ranger or triton they dont have much for wasted space for storge.. u look at a warrior bass boat it does.. Would like to also hear how they ride!!! my .02

That Warrior bass boat’s hull looks a lot like a 1998 Champion.

here is a pic of the 07 bass boat

I hope I can help you folks, and I hope I am not overstepping the rules. I sell Warrior, Alumacraft and Lowe boats, and have made my own conclusions. I have driven the new Warrior 188XRS bass boat, and have so-far been the only person other than the owner (Troy Latour)to have the opportunity to drive it. An avid bass fisherman, I can tell you that the ride is excellent indeed. Last Monday, we took the first 188XRS prototype to the Mississippi River and let ‘er rip. There was absolutely no chinewalk or loose feeling in the rear. We also had gusty 30 mph winds down there, along with our boat wakes. The seats and windshield were not yet installed, so we sat on the benches, and the ride was still very smooth. Very easy to drive. You would know what I mean if you have ridden many other 18-19 foot, 200hp class bass boats-they are not known for being smooth in the rough stuff. Cornering is awesome, and the boat gets tons of bow lift. I liked it so much, I ordered one. My previous boat was an 18.5 foot/150hp ProCraft package that I had no problem with, but this is a much better ride. About wasted space-if you look at the 208XRS (20foot, 8″)in-person you will realize that every cubic inch of this boat is utilized. I believe the previous post is mistaken. Anyway, the second “prototype” is on our showfloor now. Dan Klimek and Troy LaTour will likely be giving rides in this boat come spring, and I will be happy to display/demo mine (w/200 Opti.) when it is done. These guys will be delighted to give you a tour of the factory in Maple Lake to show you how they are built and/or answer any questins. Thanks!

Good first post Charlie….also like that your not afraid to register as your full name….Good Job….

Ps…its about time you signed up here!!!!

I will say this. Charlie gave me a tour of the boat on Sat. He sure does know this boat. Thanks for all the info this weekend.

BTW These things are going to be priced well. (20 ft 300 opti and loaded with electronics for under 50k.) If I like the ride and performance I’ll have a serious decision to make.

Time will tell.