Barney Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I finally put the boat in the water. After my new boat arrived 4 days before going away on holiday it seemed like at long wait. Couldnt of booked a better day for the maiden voyage. Flat calm and the sun was shining. I think im going to have some fun, l cant wait for some nice days. I have a lot to learn but looking forward to it. So if you see me out there please say hello. My Boat is a Warrior 165 named The Grinch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Sure will. Are you out on 23rd Nov? How many Warriors are in the club now then ? The Grinch Small Fry ENTICER HooknEye Whitey Bitey There's more than that I Know ! ! ! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Nice one I bet you are looking forward to those cool calm autumn and winter trips I hope you have as much fun with her as we have had this year on Alfresco. Very tight lines Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Barney, It is always satisfying to have a good first trip. Remember to add club membership to your list of "things to buy"!!! Do you know we now except Paypal!!! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Jim, you can add Stingray to your list. Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Yeah Stingray. How could I forget ? I have an episode of Stingray on my Phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 The Grinch Small Fry ENTICER HooknEye Whitey Bitey Stingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Barney, We will be looking out for you, good luck and tight lines Craig Abode11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hi guys I will be out whenever i get the chance, most weekends i hope. Shopping list nearly complete but club membership deffinately on it. I think i can stretch to that after my spending spree. For you fellow warrior owners what your thoughts on the 165. Any tips do's and dont's mods welcome Im a total novice so any advice please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Moore Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Barney I have a very special relationship with my 165, Enticer They are a great package, and for a 16 foot boat, very sea worthy. I know you are probably gagging to get out ther on yours, but before you add too many extras, come out on one or two of the club members 165s and it will give you plenty of tried and tested ideas. More benefits of joining the club. You are more than welcome to join me on Enticer I am sure you will enjoy your new mistress.... I mean boat Gordon & Enticer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Barney If you look after The Grinch like Gordon does Enticer I am sure you will have a happy future together. Good advice to go out with someone on their 165 to learn the ropes, and pick up all sorts of other knowledge. Just make sure Gordon only strokes the boat Sounds like the warrior numbers are growing again, you will have enough for your own trail aways soon Gordon Tight lines Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamouse Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hi guys I will be out whenever i get the chance, most weekends i hope. Shopping list nearly complete but club membership deffinately on it. I think i can stretch to that after my spending spree. For you fellow warrior owners what your thoughts on the 165. Any tips do's and dont's mods welcome Im a total novice so any advice please Hi Barney, Couple of useful ones: Drill drain holes in the gunwhale pocket bases (if you have them), also under the lip of the bucket seats if fitted. Bolt stainless eyes to the back of the console and the anchor locker bulkhead and stretch bungee ropes between them as a luggage restraint. Tape pipe insulation around those stupid face-level grab handles on the edge of the cuddy - someone is going to lose their teeth on them one day Pipe insulation is good on all the rails - protects the rod rings - but most people prefer their shiny stainless steel to be visible Take the seats off their bases and pack the bearing race of the swivel with waterproof grease. Once you are used to the boat, you can relocate the seats on the base to give more space between them if required. Have fun with her! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry S Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hi Barney, Some things I discovered on Hook'n'Eye: If you are going to have an auxiliary engine, place the mounting bracket on the starboard side - this means that the tiller will be inside the boat and, if you have a tiller extension, you can stand in the centre of the boat to steer. Put a couple of extra deck cleats forward about level with the leading edge of the side windows - there is space on mine in the non slip deck coating. This is just where you need to put a 30+ cm ball type fender to avoid pontoon rash when coming alongside! Don't put the trailer too far in the water when retrieving the boat as there will be a possibility in wind and tide for the boat to fall off the front roller and get trailer rash either side if the keelband. You only need to get the bow engaged with the first set of swivelling rollers and then use the winch. On a reasonably sloping ramp, the trailer wheels only need to be half submerged. Remember to lower your antenna when trailing - I lost mine to a conker tree in Wiltshire! The nice guys at Warrior will usually supply you with replacement swivel clips FOC for the trailing canopy when they eventually corode and snap off. They have also sent me some new Warrior stickers and a length of the red & blue coach stripes. If you have a minor bump and scratch the gelcoat - don't panic! Gelcoat Filler is brilliant, easy to apply and the repair is virtually invisible on a white hull (not so easy to match on the blue hulls though). Hope to see you on the water one day. Regards, Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks Steve & Harry. I never even thought of those tips. I have saved them and will use as a reference. Barney: What engine have you got? Also, Rinse the salt water off boat and trailer as soon as possible. Some slipways have a fresh water supply. Baiter Park in Poole does. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks Guys Seats Drilled Gunwale Pockets Missed those Half canopy in its cover covers hand rails nicely padded AUX Bracket already fitted Port side trying to counter balance over weight driver No trailer no worries. ummm ! Mariner 60 EFI with 4 Blade Prop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan F (bathclaret) Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 (edited) Barney, I collected "Claret & Blue" 6 months ago and we've had some fantastic days, even though most of them have been over in Lyme bay / Weymouth bay this summer. I was a total novice too back in April, but it's amazing how soon things come together. My top tips... 1. PBSAC membership is a great source of support and usful info. Read the "Angling Boats" book and Coddy's web site too. 2. Book yourself on an RYA Level 2 course as soon as you can. The Honda engine on my 175 came with a free course , and Peter White (Seafever Int'l) was just brilliant as an instructor. My 2 mates came along for a couple of really enjoyable days and we learned loads. The training course gives you just the right amount of confidence and I now know that if I fall in the water, other people on the boat have all the skills to get me back safe. Other than that, just get some hours under your belt and make lots of mistakes - just not expensive ones Duncan Edited October 24, 2008 by bathclaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry S Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 (edited) Good point about the RYA Level 2 Powerboat course - I did one through the PBSBAC and found it invaluable even though I already had an RYA Coastal Skipper ticket. Jim - that makes 7 Warriors! Regards, Harry Edited October 24, 2008 by Harry S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Harry, I think they're known as " Mighty Warriors " ENTICER The Grinch Small Fry HooknEye Whitey Bitey Stingray Claret and Blue I hope we're all out on the 23rd. It'd be good to get some photos. With a bit of luck, I'll have fitted my Pennant by then. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 My second pennant has just split assunder across the middle. I don't think they like the long road journey with the added wind factor. What about some plastic stick-on logo's (the sort that don't require glue) which could be put on a window or other flat surface? Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Terry, they are already available, Martin has Stick on club badges PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Barney, You may in time find trim tabs a benefit to you. These will make your ride a lot more comfortable stopping the cork screw effect on busy waters Best of luck Gary (whitey bitey) Just remembered you are on holiday so may not see this.....oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Thank you for that, PJ, I will get my order in without delay. Trim tabs, hmm. I have had them on Stingray for 3 years now and due to a completely avoidable situation damaged one of them recently. When I took Tom out about a week ago I had removed them for repair and am now pretty convinced that the benefits derived from them are marginal at best. It may, of course, just be the setup of my boat but I really believe that the ride was actually better without them. Which is all very galling as I have previously been quite an advocate of the benefits. Oh well, such is life; now I have to decide whether or not to refit them. Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Posted October 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Thanks for all the advice. All i need now is to get out and put some hours in. Join club via paypal do i need to do anything else ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 get some charts, or get scrounging marks Oh, and an alderny ring for your anchor set up will be one of the most benificial things you can get. Good Luck Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Join club via paypal do i need to do anything else ? Hi Barney May I be one of the first to welcome you into the club. I have updated your status in the forum to that of club member so you now have access to all areas. All you have to do now is get out, play and learn Best way to learn is hitch some rides or take other members out and pick brains. Believe it or not there are a few brains worth picking within the club Another way is to come along to a meeting. They are held on the first Thursday of every month, it would be good to meet you Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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