Willie Boat Owners Rollcall

12-12-2002, 08:27 AM

Merry Christmas IFISH sponsor Willie, all Willie Boats employees and owners!

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Hogmaster · 12-12-2002, 08:49 AM

Note the lack of wake!!!!

Just skims across the water. Had I had this one that morning on the Sandy, I WOULD have made it all the way across the island! :grin:

PS - This is on step with four people, all the heavy sturgeon gear we brought, three anchors, a full tank (42 gallons) and Maxine the wonderdog aboard. Hardly a ripple!

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jet · 12-12-2002, 09:27 AM

Sorry� I thought this was the Willie boat AA meeting thread. You guys sure do love those boats.

Jet~~~
Thunder jet Alexis SS

Captn · 12-12-2002, 09:40 AM

Do drift boats count? Love mine

RogueFishr · 12-12-2002, 09:47 AM

my name is RF and I have owned a Willie for 8 years. It started out simple enough... first an Alumaweld and a few weekend trips, then..... it grew from there and I couldn't stop myself. :shocked:

RF

Crab King · 12-12-2002, 12:04 PM

Bought my 17-� foot Willie Predator in August of 1993 after meeting and talking to Willie the month before. I�ve fished in the Gulf of California at Kino Bay Mexico to the Sacramento River Delta to Neah Bay and most points in between. It�s a great boat to fish and crab from. I�ve taken my motor in for service with it on the boat and had people who saw the boat at the service center call me at home to see if I was interested in selling. I suppose you can tell I really like my Predator.

Pete · 12-12-2002, 12:21 PM

I haven't seen anything excluding non-powered boats, so I assume my Willie qualifies as a Willie. I sure enjoy it! Of course, except last night at 3:30 AM when I heard a familiar metalic thump and looked out my window to find some teenagers sitting in her, having a beer.

Hogmaster · 12-12-2002, 12:28 PM

Fishes 5 (yes there is a 5th in the boat) quite nicely, too!

Near the reeldick stumpmount!

Hottamale1 · 12-12-2002, 01:11 PM

I'll chime in...

1st Sled - 16' Willie Predator.

2nd Sled - 19' Willie Predator.

Guess I'm moving up the food chain. great Boat...wish I knew how to post pictures on ifish. ******...you can help me here, right?

Scott

Fishen Fool · 12-12-2002, 01:21 PM

Proud owner of a brand new 17 ft. drifter. Traded in a Willie I bought used, and used the hell out of it for 7 years, and got more for it than I paid for it!

12-12-2002, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hottamale1:
I'll chime in...

1st Sled - 16' Willie Predator.

2nd Sled - 19' Willie Predator.

Guess I'm moving up the food chain. great Boat...wish I knew how to post pictures on ifish. ******...you can help me here, right?

Scott

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helv">Go to the picture uploads at the top of the page and follow instructions or send to NanookWillie@attbi.com

Rick

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Livin the Dream · 12-12-2002, 02:56 PM

I love my Willie......sled is next when I get rich!!!

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AL

Drachir · 12-12-2002, 03:04 PM

Here's our Lil' Willie Sled. :smile: We bought it in July from another I-Fish Member. So far it's been a great little boat. Can't wait to get it out on the Clack for Winter Steelies.

wiser · 12-12-2002, 04:13 PM

Yep, lots of good boats out there but I sure like my Willie. Fish seem to find her too.

wiser · 12-12-2002, 04:15 PM

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1eyed · 12-12-2002, 04:53 PM

Sure do love the way this little sled runs. I have fished 6 out of this boat with no problem.

TH · 12-12-2002, 04:55 PM

I love my Willie Predator!

Nothing would beat it!

Lipripper · 12-12-2002, 06:53 PM

Ditto. I LOVE MY PREDATOR.

Hogmaster · 12-12-2002, 08:51 PM

Oh yeah,

They do catch fish, too! :grin:

Flatfish · 12-12-2002, 09:22 PM

Every time i think about "upgrading" my old beat up Willie drifter, I think " What good would come from that?......None". Goes to show, if you buy right the first time, you don't need to buy twice.

Mark and the dog, who loves that Willie.

smoky · 12-12-2002, 11:14 PM

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smoky · 12-12-2002, 11:21 PM

Miss B Haven · 12-12-2002, 11:25 PM

****** - was that a typo? Didn't you mean "RECALL" ? :depressed:

12-12-2002, 11:25 PM

Nice Smoky. Miss mine just like it. Age set it. :tongue: Mel - get back up to the yardarm and flying bridge. You can see Japan from that puppy, yes? I know I don't have to worry about you in any of the lines I sit in.

Don't know how this guy got in the boat. :smile:

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billfish · 12-12-2002, 11:25 PM

Traded in my 19' preditor for a 21' raptor and can't wait to get down to the estuary come spring.
Feels like I have twice the room now.
Merry Christmas to all.

willierower · 12-12-2002, 11:36 PM

Love my drift boat. Ive had it a little over 5 years now.

This spring Im going with a bigger DB. 17' or 18'???? Which shall it be?

Merry Christmas to you too ****** :smile:

Hell-B · 12-13-2002, 02:34 AM

Started with 16' Alumaweld in 74 or 75
Went to 18 1/2' North River about 82
20 1/2' Willie came in 92-Love the way it handles rough water!
When I first got it some of friends called it the Canby Ferry because of it's size and room. :grin:

Firedog · 12-13-2002, 07:59 AM

17' willie Driftboat, love it.

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12-13-2002, 08:19 AM

Grant, check the picture upload page for your Willie pictures.

Rick

Chris Nordling · 12-13-2002, 08:22 AM

Don't own a Willie, but I sure like to ride in them !

******'s has more room than my first apartment, and it's warmer too :shocked:

When the time comes for a "real" boat, I'm surely looking into nice Willie. But my new ___ - ____ drifter will work for now !!

Willie's just ride so smoothe........

Happy Holidays to ALL of Ifish, and it's sponsors !!!!!

Chris

ps. Rick.... was that the day you, Stew, and I ( along with the camera boat) "Spanked" a few

Now I'm jonezin even more than before to fish :smile:

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Grant Scheele · 12-13-2002, 09:11 AM

My first ever new boat! 2002 18' x 60"

Note the unattached seats on a level floor and my row seat I stole from the whitewater boys.

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12-13-2002, 09:31 AM

Man is that pretty!

Grant Scheele · 12-13-2002, 09:40 AM

Thanks for the help ******!

Gus Orviston · 12-13-2002, 12:19 PM

Oh...oops, I thought it said Willie Recall :whazzup:

ALUMAWELD,, whaaaa whoooooo

fungus

willierower · 12-13-2002, 12:37 PM

Hey Grant,

Are you sure you can row that big thing around? That sure is a sweet boat! I cant wait to get my new one.

Grant Scheele · 12-13-2002, 12:42 PM

Paul, I was really worried about the same thing but was pleasantlly surprised, when I back trolled some quickfish and backbouncers last month, at how well it handled. Didn't feel any bigger than my 16' x 52"

chuck 'n' duck · 12-13-2002, 02:40 PM

Yup Grant, I now reside in San Diego. My new job has me here for the next 8 months or so. Fortunate for the fish, but not for me. I am planning on making a couple of trips back up there to fish (my boat is still up there). Nothing like last year's numbers, but with a few vacation days I should still be able to make a small dent in the Siletz broodstock population.

CnD

Capt. Chaos · 12-13-2002, 04:57 PM

OOPHS...Missed the initial rollcall...But I have a Willie-16ft drifter... the best thing is(not braggin) but I won it @ GI JOES about 10 years ago...I had been to Idaho to bury my dad and just got back when they called & said I won it...It will always be a special boat cause I felt the old man was giving me a message!...Plus, its really the only thing I've ever won!

First Light Bite · 12-13-2002, 06:25 PM

Have a 20 ft. Predator, 10 years old now. Not too often you buy something and the more you use it the more you like it. The wifey even likes fishing in it, probably because she usually catches fish.

Spooled · 12-13-2002, 08:37 PM

My 16X54 Willie Drift Boat. C-n-D from San Diego? (Whats up with that Dana?) standing in it on the Clackamas.

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chuck 'n' duck · 12-13-2002, 11:39 PM

WOW! Great looking boat Grant. I have always wished that I got the 18' instead of my 17'. Looks like those siletz steelies are really in trouble this year.

CnD

Grant Scheele · 12-13-2002, 11:47 PM

San Diego?.... Looks like those Siletz Steelies will be safe this year. :grin:

NEUTRON · 12-13-2002, 11:53 PM

Very NICE looking ride...oh well my tupperware boat still works even though I'm not............

pirk fan · 12-14-2002, 04:44 AM

gotta chime in. My Willies Asaltor was love at first sight. The romance hasn't gone out of the relationship.

Plum Crazy · 12-14-2002, 12:26 PM

Nice Boats Boy's!!! But you haven't lived till you've rowed a STEENSEN.... I was gonna buy a Willie but Southriver Marine closed down faster than they open up here in Oak Grove so I bought something else... Love that boat OKM had needs some blood in it or are you just a maticulas cleaner like me. My wife just shakers her head...... Hey rule #1 you gotta look good out there..... :grin:
Fire

chuck 'n' duck · 12-14-2002, 01:04 PM

Troy:

I still owe you for that Clackamas trip. I'm going to be in town Dec. 20-29. If the water levels cooperate, I'll be fishing every day except for X-mas. Drop me an email (new address in profile) if you want to take a break from the sticks and ride up front in my boat.

CnD

Grant Scheele · 12-14-2002, 05:57 PM

Hey Fire In The Hole. What's a Steenson. Sounds like a cowboy hat. :grin:

Also, were you referring to my boat when you talked about how clean it was? That picture is not fair. I had just pulled it in from the factory. While I hose my boat out after every trip it is still a work boat and doesn't look near as pretty now. I took those pictures to remember how nice they look new.

While I appreciate a super clean boat I want my boat to look like it catches a few fish. There is nothing that makes me laugh harder than watching a guy spend an hour cleaning his boat after he puts a little fish slime on it while the rest of the crowd is still fishing on the bite.

If you got them, send a picture of a Steenson. I would love to see a new boat design. New to me anyway.

Plum Crazy · 12-14-2002, 06:04 PM

OKM,
No not new 1990 but the guy I bought it from took Amazing care of it. That's why I bought it better than new. I love the sales pitch all the boat builders have READY To Fish. Ya right.... I know nothing of STEENSEN except someone told me The builder was a guy up in Wash. Who used to make them but mostly made Sleds. Any hooo I went to look at my boat and Asked the same ????? What's a STEENSEN. But great boat.... I'll spend the big bucks on my next Sled.....and keep this beauty.... Sorry no Pictures...

Fire

fop · 12-15-2002, 01:51 PM

GEEEZ, Lotsa nice Willie Boats, aka "Simply the Best!!"

I have a 20'6" Willie Predator, 17' Willie Drift Boat and a 19' 4 seat Willie Drift Boat.

Love them all,

fop

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Bobby Ray · 12-15-2002, 11:41 PM

Hey I missed this posting, better late than never

Here's my Willie with my little buddy Eddie

Tanner · 12-16-2002, 10:34 AM

I love my Willie Drifter. 16 x 54

Willie Boats Rock

Big Willie · 12-16-2002, 02:41 PM

Yup. If I can figure out how to load a freakin' picture I'll post one! I've got a couple good ones.

Bobby Ray · 12-16-2002, 03:41 PM

Big Willie

Send me your pics and I'll post them for you

BnB

SR1 5 · 12-16-2002, 03:43 PM

Ok predator owners, if you had to buy another one what would you do different? Tandem trailer, 20.5 vs 19.5, sport jet or outboard. Is the 175 sportjet enough power for a 20.5 x 72" predator? Any other suggestions? Thanks

Lipripper · 12-16-2002, 04:14 PM

Definitely a tandem with surge brakes. I got my Predator with and single axle and did the upgrade thing. As for power, I have a 20.5 x 72" with a 175 SJ--more than enough for me. If ever had to buy another one I'd get one with windshield wipers :grin:

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