Warrier Boats

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HI ALL

 

I'M THINKING OF GETTING A WARRIER 150 OR 165 (USED) WITH 4 STROKE OUTBOARD . BECAUSE I LIVE ON THE EAST COAST I WILL HAVE TO LAUNCH ON TRAILER ON LEVEL FIRM SANDY BEACH .

 

BUT THE QUESTION I HAVE IF ANY ONE CAN HELP ME IS COULD I SINGLE HANDED PUSH EITHER BOAT (150 OR 165) IN TO THE SEA BY HAND ENOUGH TO LAUNCH OFF THE TRAILER.

 

I HAVE AN ORKNEY 16 FOOT LONGLINER WITH 4 STROKE ON AND I CAN MANAGE NO PROBLEMS.

 

RETRIEVING BOAT WOULD BE NO PROBLEM AS I CAN HAVE TRAILER IN DEEPER WATER AND FLOAT HER BACK ON THEN PULL OUT OF SEA WITH A ROPE .

 

IF ANY ONE CAN ADVISE KIND REGARDS ROB J

[plaicemat]

Where on the East Coast, can you get it to the water's edge with the car and how steep-to is the entry? I've launched on the North Norfolk coast but not single handed.

 

Terry.

Edited September 20, 2007 by plaicemat

[Manic Moore]

 

 

As a new owner of a warrior 165 and a previous owner of a lighter boat, I would say although the 165 is heavier it is probably easier to get on and off the trailer. would replace the back two middle rollers with nylon ones and you will find it easier still. Don't try and float the boat on the trailer, as you are more likely to get the boat sliping off the rollers and damage the keel. You only need the rear swinging arm just under the water and she will wynch onto the trailer in knee deep water.

 

If you are planning to push the trailer with boat over sand I would suggest getting an inflatable jockey wheel as the outfit wieghs over a ton and those skinny hard wheels will dig into the sand.

 

I would certainly recommend the 165 as a great boat although the slightly bigger engine is worth the expence (75 horse on the 165 and 60 on the 150) as the power to weight works far better.

 

Good luck

 

Gordon

[Coddy]

There was a jockey wheel conversion I think called the sandpiper which used a stardard road wheel and dropped down when pushing the trailer.

Downside of it is that it does not swivel so going around bends/angles makes it hard work.

 

Not sure if it is still available.

 

Regarding beach launching single handed may cause get problems as the boat has to come off the trailer backwards into the surf, then swung around and an anchor dropped down while you remove the trailer.

A similar problem occurs when trying to recover the boat. Not what I would recommend for safety sake.

 

Also you will need to wash the trailer down very well as I am sure it will get covered in salt water and that does not do the brakes and mechanisim any good.

 

Coddy

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THANKS FOR INFO BOYS ALL IS APPRETIATED KEEP IT COMING.

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If you are managing to launch with a Longliner I'm sure you would be fine with a 150 or a 165, you will be surprised how just shallow it can be to launch/recover. I got one of those Sandpiper jockey wheels, its a good idea, had to make some major alterations/strengthening to it though, not being able to turn is not a problem though probably more of a help in my case

 

Some drawings here of the modified version, try and get one made up.

 

Drawing 1

 

Drawing 2

 

Drawing 3

 

Sean.