looking at getting a boat..advice please

[DAMIEN]

well my self and a friend are looking at getting a boat after christmas and get it loaded out ready for the summer,we were looking around at some second examples for good money,we were looking at a warrior 150 or 165 anyone know anyting about these boats or any other good 15,16ft boats


thanks

[JimC]

I would look more to the 165 than the 150. The difference is huge. The 165 is a superb 2-man boat 3 would be fine as well if there is not too much gear and all are tidy.

Budget is the key. You will probably spend more than you plan so make sure you allow for the "other" bits and bobs that will be needed as well.

Also in the 165 category:
Predator 165
Pilot/CJR
Explorer Elite
Samuari
Orkney Strikeliner
Orkney Fastliner (The Orkneys are not as fast as the others above but are capable boats)

[DAMIEN]

cheers for the reply jim,we were looking 2nd hand the warrior 150 complete with radio sat navs fish finders lights trailor the lot was 3000euros,but will have a browse at the make you listed and see what pops up

[Cluais]

I would rather a 165,
3000 euro is very cheap sounds too cheap and too good to be true....
Does it have a engine...

[steyrman]

hi damien you wont get to many warrior 150 for that sort of money is there a engine with it tbh if there is you would be mad not to buy it one of the top boats in the rosslare boat comp fishes in warrior 150 with a merc 60 hp with no problems

[DAMIEN]

cheers for the replies lads yes does have an engine a 25hp mercuary,dont know much about boat engines buts sounds a bit small to me?

[steyrman]

bit small alright but it will get you fishing the 150 will take a up to 60 hp stanard the come with 50 hp for the money its a good buy for 3 k all in with elecs and trailer are you sure its a warrior 150

[Wild Rover]

Damien, I've been lucky enough to own a 165 for the last 5 seasons and can vouch for their sea worthiness. Brilliant for two or three as Jim says, and fantastic if you have kids are they are very safe. You do need a 50hp or 60hp engine to move them though. There are bargains to be had out there but beware if it sounds too cheap it usually is for a reason. Hope you get what you want and happy safe sailing when you do.

[MS6964]

I Have a Warrior 165 since 2006 and its a great boat.Couldn't reccomend them highly enough,extremely stable,great with the kids and I have had great fun.It is a great sea boat the 150 is too small,Best of luck in your search.