Post by: Antlershed on November 27, 2012, 06:31:30 PM
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
Post by: JPhelps on November 27, 2012, 06:35:54 PM
Brent, when are we going fishing?
Post by: huntnphool on November 27, 2012, 06:36:13 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 27, 2012, 06:38:03 PM
Post by: Antlershed on November 27, 2012, 06:39:21 PM
Sweet!We'll have to get you out soon.
Brent, when are we going fishing?
Post by: bullcanyon on November 27, 2012, 06:39:45 PM
Post by: Antlershed on November 27, 2012, 06:49:08 PM
Post by: Jeremiah P on November 27, 2012, 06:50:39 PM
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Jason-not sure ur big ass will fit. And do u know how to work a rod and reel? Hahaha
Post by: JPhelps on November 27, 2012, 07:06:21 PM
I'm a regular long john silver
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi57.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg221%2Fbigsmooth35%2F045.jpg&hash=9f9463fa869134db8db5c663c705ad5434ee73cf)
Post by: Jeremiah P on November 27, 2012, 08:28:30 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 27, 2012, 08:33:39 PM
Post by: cohoho on November 29, 2012, 08:17:57 PM
Post by: Antlershed on November 30, 2012, 08:39:23 AM
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.
Post by: follow maggie on December 02, 2012, 11:51:24 AM
Post by: Antlershed on December 14, 2012, 05:33:44 PM
Post by: Antlershed on December 14, 2012, 05:34:23 PM
Post by: Whitelightning on December 14, 2012, 06:09:31 PM
Post by: h2ofowlr on December 14, 2012, 06:14:59 PM
Post by: Special T on December 15, 2012, 09:45:54 AM
Post by: Antlershed on December 15, 2012, 09:54:12 AM
Very cool looking! Why the diamond plate on the outside side? Does it create much drag?Never heard of anyone complaining about extra drag. I imagine if any, it would be insignificant. We went with it for a couple reasons....it helps to hide/resist scratches, and it looks cool 8)
Post by: Special T on December 16, 2012, 08:06:06 AM
Post by: Wacenturion on December 16, 2012, 11:30:34 AM
Post by: Antlershed on December 17, 2012, 08:15:57 PM
Post by: Antlershed on January 15, 2013, 01:25:30 PM
Post by: cohoho on January 15, 2013, 01:43:59 PM
Post by: Antlershed on January 15, 2013, 08:07:33 PM
Looking good Brent, looking good, what is the end date for delievery?Not sure. I didn't get a chance to call them today. Originally it was supposed to be done the first of the year. Need to call them tomorrow and see how far out we are.
Post by: cohoho on January 15, 2013, 08:57:22 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 15, 2013, 09:20:44 PM
Post by: Antlershed on January 16, 2013, 08:42:51 AM
Post by: Antlershed on January 17, 2013, 09:26:01 AM
Post by: bucklucky on January 17, 2013, 11:58:24 AM
Post by: Antlershed on January 17, 2013, 12:43:10 PM
Sweet Boat !! But wherees the ghost flames 8)They only put those on if you are hardcore :P
Post by: cohoho on January 21, 2013, 12:17:56 PM
Post by: Antlershed on January 25, 2013, 01:36:13 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 25, 2013, 01:59:41 PM
Post by: Cap.Silver on January 25, 2013, 02:24:42 PM
Post by: Antlershed on January 25, 2013, 03:47:15 PM
Lookin good! Is there a seat at the kicker or just sit on the gunwall?TR-1 autopilot. I can sit anywhere I want ;)
Post by: Antlershed on January 30, 2013, 12:27:07 PM
Post by: Antlershed on February 14, 2013, 11:41:36 AM
Post by: gaddy on February 14, 2013, 11:45:46 AM
Post by: X-Force on February 14, 2013, 11:50:02 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on February 14, 2013, 11:55:10 AM
Post by: Antlershed on February 14, 2013, 06:39:10 PM
Boat looks real good!!! Been lookin around at boats and like to here others coments about the boat they chose and why? Especially when there are alot to choose from. So why did you guys go with the Raptor? ThanksWhen we started looking, our current boat was a 2001 NorthRiver Sportster. It was 20' long, and the floor was only about 68-70" wide with a 10-12* Vee all the way through. Needless to say, you got beat up when there was choppy water. So, we knew we wanted a longer, wider, deeper v boat that could still run the smaller rivers we like to fish. So, next step was compare the different brands that offered models close to what we were looking for.
ThunderJet - IMO, overpriced. Would have had to go V-8, and by the time you upgrade to the 3-stage pump, the price really starts to climb. Would have paid more for a TJ than what we paid for this Willie.
Alumaweld - Not bad boats, but they are mass produced so their finish work is lacking. Price would have been about equal to the price we paid for the Willie, and not nearly the options.
NorthRiver - We didn't look that hard at the, but would have probably been more expensive than a Willie, and IMO, no more "boat for your money" than a Willie.
Weldcraft - Wasn't that impressed and would have cost more than a Willie.
So, all things considered, once it came down to it, it was really a no-brainer to go with the Willie. Then it was a choice between the Raptor and the Predator. Again, easy choice going to the Raptor for the deeper entry V for running the Columbia. :tup:
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on February 18, 2013, 07:40:31 PM
Post by: uplandhunter870 on February 18, 2013, 07:48:51 PM
Post by: Antlershed on February 18, 2013, 08:36:45 PM
Post by: h2ofowlr on February 18, 2013, 08:43:43 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 18, 2013, 08:46:30 PM
Post by: SkookumHntr on February 18, 2013, 08:46:41 PM
Post by: Antlershed on February 19, 2013, 07:59:52 AM
Post by: bucklucky on February 19, 2013, 08:15:51 AM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on February 19, 2013, 08:17:26 AM
My boat took off once at full throttle in the Ghost hole in Oct. :yike:
Also, if your getting the wireless remote set-up. keep it dry!!!! They are a POS and you will remove it. Garenteed. I have an extra if you want it. Lol
Nice boat though! Always wanted a Raptor!
Post by: Antlershed on February 19, 2013, 11:21:39 AM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on February 19, 2013, 11:30:21 AM
Any moisture and there toast.
Save them for summer, and use your wired remote.
Post by: WSU on February 19, 2013, 11:40:52 AM
Post by: TheHunt on February 19, 2013, 12:00:48 PM
Post by: Antlershed on February 19, 2013, 12:51:05 PM
What rivers do you plan to use it in? And, do you plan to side drift? One problem I've seen is that running the kicker can be a pain with an inboard.Cow, chehalis, Columbia...I don't do a ton of free drifting, but the motor cover isn't a huge issue. You just cast over it. The kicker is in the same spot as it would be if you had an outboard. :twocents:
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on February 19, 2013, 12:59:30 PM
Just set your gains high for the TR-1 to side drift. It will act WAY faster to correct.
Post by: Wa hunter on February 20, 2013, 07:04:43 PM
Post by: cohoho on February 21, 2013, 09:11:27 PM
Post by: Antlershed on February 22, 2013, 08:08:09 AM
Had a little setback on Wednesday...the TR1 wouldn't calibrate and Todd said that typically means the compass ball went bad. :bash: New compass ball installed and he should be out on the water calibrating it as I type this so I can pick up this afternoon.
Post by: Blacklab on February 24, 2013, 08:50:57 AM