Gazza Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Just wondering if anyone out there has any information about these boats, I have read the normal reviews ........but can't seem to find anything from 'normal boat owners' only people who are trying them for a day. So if anyone local has one.......or knows of someone with one and would like to chat about there boat please get in touch Best Regards Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Taking the plunge then Gary ? Gone off the 175 then ? Have you been out on a 175 ? Good luck whatever you decide. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Warrior Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hi Gary, Do not know anything about them but there is one up at Christchurch as on the way to the Needles from Mudeford one shot past me in quite a chop, i was doing 25 knots he must have been doing 35 but he was going through the water better than i was. Most impressed! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Jim, 2nd hand 175's seem as rare as rocking horse sh.. Not to sure about the chine in the hull or the supports on the side acting as a trim tab? do like the look of the big brother of tiddler....shame i can't afford one Steve, sounds good , but as the hull is quite light @(600kg) would wonder what the ride was like Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 The six is gorgeous Gary. I saw one last Friday and we stopped for a chat. Turned out to be a club member. Bob Cockayne. He used to own a four and moved up to six. I would have gone for one but it's similar weight to the Warrior 165 and I wanted to downsize. ( although being on members' boats with heaters - - maybe I should have gone bigger ) Good luck mate. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WARRIOR-175-FISH...=item1e763369cf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 nothing beats a warrior 175 for quality build and sea worthiness the Lauderdale lightweight in comparison I still miss my warrior even though freeboys is a bigger boat with cabin peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 I can only echoe dad a warrior will handle any conditions you can and beyond, i once arrived at a mark to find my shoulder completely locked in position from the slamming id taken (i was driving so full throttle the whole way) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) I have a few reports on my web site http://www.fishing-boats.info Look in the menu for over 19ft boats Dave Edited January 10, 2013 by Coddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted January 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Thanks , i will keep an eye on the warrior......although it looks like it has been neglected and will need a fair bit of cash on it. Dave, one of the first places i looked was you're site Please keep the comments coming Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 A family friend fishes regularly on the Redfinn out of Xchurch. I will make contact and ask his opinion (he himself has owned a few boats) if I can find an email address! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan F (bathclaret) Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Looks to be a nice nearly new 175 Export for sale on the Warrior Boats facebook group. Not sure if you can access the group directly or will need to join... https://www.facebook.com/groups/22879051992 Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted January 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Sounds good Rob, Does he by any chance have anything to do with xchurch angling club? Only reason........the only Redfinn i saw at Wick slip was a owned by a chap ........who i'm sure he said he belonged to christchurch angling club ?(had a green Land Rover). Duncan, 1st choice would be a 175......not to sure on the export, no self draining deck and no under floor storage are just two things i would like. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan F (bathclaret) Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Gary, The export has exactly the same self-draining floor as my 175, so that's not an issue. As for the under floor storage compartment I sometimes think is more bother than it's worth, since that isn't drained so needs to be manually emptied (Yes I know a skin fitting drain can be fitted, but it's a big job). The only thing you do miss out on with an Export, apart from the cosmetic lining, is the built-in fuel tank. Best of luck finding something suitable, Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 what about a Leeward? http://www.findafishingboat.com/fibreglass/DB50035 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 I know nothing much about them but am suspicious of the fins. Here is a Previous Thread and Another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Removed Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 The chap who owns the Redfinn is Dave mcgonnagle he is the lower stour manager for RDAA FISHING CLUB an exceptional angler of all species what a year he has had on the barbel ..regular angler on true blue ... he loves his redfinn and the stabalisers he has on were trialled by redfinn on his boat .. god it shifts .. Nick Roberts also out of Christchurch has an Aquafish .. he rates the Redfinn very highly .. hope this helps .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Removed Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Hi Gazza The redfinn boat out of Christchurch is mine. I have owned a few boats in the past and bought the redfinn new in 2002, the sponsons on the side were added a year later and immediately gave the boat incredable stability, especially when drifting for bass and the waves want to come over the back, the sponsons stopped that completely. I don,t go out in rough weather but sometimes the weather increases while your out there and I have had no problems coming home in a 5 or even a 6 albeit slowly. The boat has plenty of deck space. 10 years on and it still performs well, the 60hp Yamaha has not missed a beat in all that time ( touch wood ) I can launch and retrieve on my own with no probs except if there,s a strong downstream wind it,s a bit more difficult. My boat has the high cuddy and I do get troubled with windage sometimes, it can also be a blessing at times, on the Ledge drifting for bass with no wind and the tide dropping other boats sit stationary but if there,s a little wind my boat still drifts and covers ground and has give me a lot of bonus fish. I don,t think there is the perfect boat but I have no plans on changing. The new Redfinn with smaller cuddy and 70 motor I would have thought would be a great boat. Email Dave Barnham, boat fishing monthly and ask for his opinion, he got one for himself last year and he probably has all the boat manufacturers offering him deals so they get a mention in the mag. Hope this helps. PS. - I also think the warrior 175 is a good boat. Dave McGonigle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 That's great news Dave/cam, Many thanks for the replies guys, I know these boats have been around a few years now........still not heard of any horror stories on the internet, Dave if you don't mind .....can i P.M you one day(just want some info before viewing a 6007) Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thanks for the info Dave, I believe Ron had contacted you, thanks! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) Just another opinion thought and it is only opinion as I haven't read the whole thread. The sponsoons on early boats had to be added as the boat was dreadfully unstable. It did become something of a feature and a bit of a laughing point, but it did make the boat safe. Whilst on a boat test to the Channel Islands with Sea Angler mag and one of the TV fishermen we were talking about best and worst boats. A dealer for one of the brands of boats we were with said that the smallest pilot house in his range was the worst and the Journalist said that the Redfinn 6000 was his worst. Mine was the smallest Merry Fisher then built, the 480 - horrible thing! The reason the journalist hated the 6000 was it's dreadful stability, especially as the boat was being sold for offshore use etc. Note, stability issues sorted by the funny sponsoons. Many years later and the 6000 gets a bit of a revamp, but takes a very long time to come to market. The boat now has the sponsoons moulded in place rather than stuck on. My own personal opinion is why the hell don't they just make the boat mould correct to start with to give additional interior space, but there you go. Dave Barham from BFM was due to get one and was genuinely ravving about the quoted efficiency etc etc and I was there at London Boat Show in 2011 when he was presented with his boat Everything was great big smiles and flashing of Jim Midgleys camera until Dave went to sit at the helm and couldn't really get at the helm seat. It had been positioned under the cuddy roof. Dave is a big bloke and simply wouldn't fit. Even a shorty would be smacking their head in a chop so a big design flaw there... Since then, Dave's boat went off to be refitted so he could get in it, but a year plus went by and the boat never materialised. Only Dave can tell you the exact reasons for that, but I can only guess that funding issues or similar prevented it. Dave is currently in line to be using one of the new Hardy fishing boats. Note that these Hardy boats are not the same as the Hardy boats we all remember and still see about today. Oh, I still reckon teh Merry Fisher 480 is the worst ever boat. It's built well enough, it's just horrible. Edited January 18, 2013 by TomBettle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Interesting! I guess with only one we know of in the area speaks for it'self! There is often a reason that a boat is popular! Mine was rare-ish but, as Yamaha UK had decided to import them I could only assume they were good. And after trying a similar model I went for it and haven't looked back! Read mag reviews of boats with a pinch of salt, it does not reflect long term ownership, and articles could be swayed to the positives, should a free boat be offered in return for the publicity! Only when someone parts with their hard earned, and sticks with it, can you be sure opinions are true to the situation! Tom - come on, a Dijon must be on the bottom of your list! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Tom - come on, a Dijon must be on the bottom of your list! Rob Haha. I wouldn't know as I have never been on one! The reports from those that have, have scared me so much I refuse to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Removed Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Gazza / Rob Glad to help in any way I can, Mobile 07743921757 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Tom - come on, a Dijon must be on the bottom of your list! Rob Haha. I wouldn't know as I have never been on one! The reports from those that have, have scared me so much I refuse to. The Dejon 14 is the worst boat I have ever had the misfortune to go on Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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