Tim Juarez wrote to me with a wonderful testimony about the capabilities of the new Willie Raptor. I've seen him out enjoying it many times this season. It's gorgeous!!!
Read on:
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Hi Jen,
I have been with the "Willie" family since 1997, I bought my 22' Predator and 17' drift boat at that time. My predator has been a great experience for me and my clients, with the wide beam and all the room you could ask for, the Predator has the ability to fish in shallow water as well as a good ride in the open water.
I received a phone call from the man himself, Willie told me about a new boat that he was building, he is calling it the "Raptor". He told me that he would make it another 6 inches wider on the floor for a total of 78 inches, and keep the same beam width of 8' 6". The Raptor would have a 17 degree bow.
I received my new 24' Raptor three weeks ago and have fished it now a total of 12 guided days. I am writing this testimony because of how impressed I am with my new Raptor! The ride in this boat is unbelievable, I have had it in some 2 to 3 foot chop water with the wind blowing about 30 mph. I cannot believe how dry this boat is! I can quarter into the wind and still keep everyone dry! The l7 degree bow is a great addition, it has added so much comfort, instead of a hard bounce in chop water, now the boat has a comfortable soft feel when going through rough water.
I have had the chance to see how shallow I can troll this boat. Wow, with 5 people and all the gear I can go through 12 inches of water! When on plane, I have gone through water as shallow as 6 inches!
Willie, I want to sincerely thank you for building a boat that has all the great qualities of the Raptor! Once again, you have built something that is "Simply the best"!
Tim Juarez
Tillamook, Or
Everyone seen the new Willie?
[ 06-03-2002, 09:00 AM: Message edited by: Jennie@ifish ]
Tim Juarez and the new Willie Raptor
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