War Eagle Boats

[mark29860]

Hello everyone, I've been in the market for some time now for a new boat, I thought I wanted a Ranger but I just don't think I want a boat with carpet since besides crappie I also striper fish. Anyone that's ever striper fished with blue back herring knows their scales go everywhere. I ran across a 861 Predator doing a web search but theirs not much info out on them. Thought I'd ask on here if anyone fishes out of one and how they like it. I fish big water lakes so the things I'd like to know about is the ride how does it ride in choppy water, stability and storage. Thanks.

[M R Dux]

As I've gotten older, I've come to appreciate open floor space, storage, and stability. I've fished out of an 861 and they are nice boats for 2 people, just not enough open space in the floor for my tastes. Before I ordered my new rig, I looked at every metal boat on the market and decided it had to be a center console bay type that didn't have to be equipped with a monster outboard. My new Excel Bay Pro 203 is coming soon. Bad knees and catering to other fishermen made me look for low decks. The Excel had everything I wanted at a price I could live with.

[feelay]

My Ranger has no carpet.... All tin boats ride rough, some worse than others.

[skeetbum]

If you like the 861, be sure to look over the 961 before you decide. Lots more boat and lots more storage.

[Joey Clark]

I fish out of a war eagle. It's a good riding boat. Get a little wet when it's rough but other than that it's a good all around boat.

[shadboy]

I had a 1652 War Eagle. Best boat I've owned, I regret selling it.

[gofishin]

Hello everyone, I've been in the market for some time now for a new boat, I thought I wanted a Ranger but I just don't think I want a boat with carpet since besides crappie I also striper fish. Anyone that's ever striper fished with blue back herring knows their scales go everywhere. I ran across a 861 Predator doing a web search but theirs not much info out on them. Thought I'd ask on here if anyone fishes out of one and how they like it. I fish big water lakes so the things I'd like to know about is the ride how does it ride in choppy water, stability and storage. Thanks.

I have had an 861 Predator w/ 90hp Mercury since 2008 and fish Kentucky lake. It will run 42-43 mph flat out or idle at 3.2 mph. It's a very stable boat that takes big water well. I really like the lowered front deck . Has plenty of storage IMHO. Also, there is room for four batteries in the rear compartment. All in all, it's been a great boat....I would buy another one if in the market. Hope this helps.

[vic n]

All the new Rangers have the option to go with a non-carpet interior

[yikess]

All the new Rangers have the option to go with a non-carpet interior

Do you mean metal, glass or both?

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[vic n]

Do you mean metal, glass or both?

Metal....I thought that's what he was looking at, and that's what I have. I couldn't say about the glass boats.