Really fantastic. I’m tired of all the floating Winnebago walk-throughs. Just a great vessel Jon....you should be very proud of it. THAT is a fishing boat.
Wow. What a great video. As a new to boating prospective buyer this was massively informative and helpful for learning. Plus, a company owner involved and “ in the trenches “ with the product, speaks volumes. This is what passion looks like. Keep this up, this is how you get customers. Great job.
You're a hellova guy, Jonathan! You've always been responsive to my questions about my 2017 220 Profisherman. And you were not responsible for its build. Speaks volumes about your passion and dedication to Raider boats. I wish you well and hope to make a boat show one day to see your newest Raider beast.
I was there Sunday bright and early with a toddler running around. The offshore was amazing to see. Can’t wait to see what the Kodiak looks like when it’s flushed out. I’ll be trading the 210 explorer in for 30 offshore when the kiddos don’t cost 3k a month for daycare. See you in 4 years.
That looks like a very precarious location to install a circuit panel at the rear starboard walkthrough. That's going to constantly see water and waves in bad weather. And pulling fish through the door. Let alone hooking your pants and bibs on the hinges and handles every time you walk through it. Absolutely beautiful boat and thank you for the tour!
Thanks for your feedback. That latch actually sits recessed so it will not catch when walking through. The other thing we do with that door is seal it with a weather gasket. Keeps water out very well.
I was there yesterday My coworker took me Never been to the boat show Raider Boats is one of the companies I wanted to check out Wish I had more time to ask questions and stuff But anyway When I get a boat I’m definitely gonna get a Raider Boat ✌️
Can these boats operate in hotter climates? I've only seen these kinds of boats in California, Oregon, Alaska etc. They seem to be popular in colder water and colder places in general. I don't see them down in Florida or the Gulf in Texas. Can you put air conditioning that works in a metal boat or do you need to do fiberglass in hotter climates because of heat making the aluminum too hot? I've always wondered if these boats are just cold-water boats.
Absolutely. Aluminum will get hot on the trailer but not nearly as hot on the water. Idaho, Eastern Washington, Northern California, we’re fishing in hot weather. Consistent 90’s and 100 degree temps, it’s great. I would recommend trimming gunwales with seadeck and maybe doing a seadeck floor. That will make it more comfortable.
Thanks Dan! Jon and his team bought the brand in 2018 and really lit it on fire. We're having a lot of fun and building an outstanding platform along the way. Thanks for the kind words!
