New Willie Raptor (ready for pick up)

[Antlershed]

Well, my dad and I went in together and pulled the trigger on a new boat at the end of August. Willie sent me some pics today of the build so far (just started last week). It should be ready to pick up right around the first of the year. Can't wait!!! 

Specs
22.5'x84" Forward Helm Raptor
200HP Mercury Sportjet
Yamaha T8 with TR1 Autopilot
(2) Suspension Seats
(2) Bench Seats
Diamond Plate Sides (painted charcoal gray)
Diamond Plate Floor
Dual Batteries w/switch
Dual Wipers
Wash Down Pump (transom)
12" Cowling
3/4 top with sides and drop curtain
Interior Lights
Miller Marine Anchor Nest
Sturgeon Eyes on Bow
Recessed headlights in bow
Stomp grate
Tandem axle Baker trailer with brakes and swing tongue
(3) adjustable downrigger brackets
(4) rod sliders

[JPhelps]

Sweet!

Brent, when are we going fishing?

[huntnphool]

 

[carpsniperg2]

Should be a fish slayer

[Antlershed]

Sweet!

Brent, when are we going fishing?

We'll have to get you out soon.

[bullcanyon]

Bad ass man!! Curious what made you go with the sportjet?  I've got one, but not sure if i would do it again or not.  Can't say I don't like it, but not positive I'll have one on my next sled. 

[Antlershed]

We have the older sportjet in the northriver we are upgrading from, and after weighing the options, it really is the most versatile. I wasn't willing to give up having a pump. We didn't really want to go V8, mainly because of the weight and the space it takes up. I didn't want to go outboard because of the fact that I fish the columbia a lot and a little in the ocean. Outboard pumps cavitate a lot when you get into rough water. I have a few buddies that are running the new 200 sportjet, and fuel economy is quite a bit better than the old ones. Also, after talking to willie and telling them I needed to have a pump, the sportjet is what they recommend for the forward helm raptor.

[Jeremiah P]

Brent, when are we going fishing?
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Jason-not sure ur big ass will fit. And do u know how to work a rod and reel? Hahaha

[JPhelps]

Don't want to thread jack but I have to defend myself.

I'm a regular long john silver

[Jeremiah P]

LMAO u look like a damn banana 

[carpsniperg2]

I was going to ask big bird when the rain was going to be here

[cohoho]

Looking good Brent, when will it be completed???  Time to break it in on Springers and winter sturgeon fun...

[Antlershed]

Looking good Brent, when will it be completed???  Time to break it in on Springers and winter sturgeon fun...

Original estimate was for the 1st of the year, so that is what I'm hoping for.

[follow maggie]

That's a nice boat

[Antlershed]

More pics today...