The number for Warrior Boats is 320-963-5005. They are located on HWY 55 in Maple Lake, MN. Ask for Dan Klimek or Troy LaTour.

The Warrior guys should have the new 188 on the show floor within a few days. They are waiting for new windshields and new seats that will be a little different than the 208 at Cabela’s. My boat was pulled out of the mold yesterday, but it will be a few weeks before it is done. If someone is seriously interested in this boat, I would be happy to give them a ride this spring. Good or bad, we like to hear educated comments on the new boats. As for the floor, ask anyone who owns a tournament series Warrior walleye boat. The floors are not slippery. Snap-in carpet is optional on most Warrior boats, but I cannot imagine why anyone would want it. Thanks!

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!