Splash Report: 97 Weaver "18 Reeler"

Captains Rick Carney and Jed Galloway provide a backstage pass aboard Weaver's latest build, the 97' 18 Reeler. Impressively endowed, this sky bridge sportfisher is ready to embark on a globetrotting sportfishing tour. From the engine room to the sky bridge and into the crew quarters, this is a tour (and a boat) that you won't want to miss.

[@tombrown7577]

Just to fish one day on a boat of this caliber is at the top of my bucket list!

[@jbcurrell9747]

Beautiful! happy to have supported Jim and the Weaver family with epoxy and friendship for 20 years

[@seanscannell5163]

Beautiful boat saw it docked at Herrington harbor in deale over the summer. Incredible build

[@Phil-km4up]

I remember when they were moving this hull from hidden harbor to herrington harbour...what a beast

[@Chill_Vibezzz]

I know. It’s incredible what people can do with a few sheets of plywood haha.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

she is Stunning in many years i kept a Boat Docked inTracys Landing for over 25 years and i have seen many new Wheelers getting built or Splashed during those yeats

[@MrSharkking1]

shout out bermuda. it be a pleasure seeing this vessel in our waters this summer.

[@STR8SHOOTER1000]

very nice, Good luck fishing Cap!

[@patricklarue2023]

Beautiful boat, hope the stay at Jarrett Bay was worm and welcoming.

[@c5back9]

I remember these guys and the 18 Reeler which was berthed next to us for the WMO a few times. I didn’t recall it being an 82 Viking though. Might have been their boat before they moved up to the 82. Very good anglers!

[@jeremyclarkson1]

It's not an 82 Viking, it's a 97 Weaver.

[@Dantt82]

@@jeremyclarkson1 18 Reeler before the Weaver was an 82 Viking, which is what he's referring to.

[@Tiger9535]

Saw her in Ft Lauderdale a few years back. Amazing boat top to bottom!

[@vdubbin64]

She’s beautiful. Coming to see her Saturday capt. Much luck in the rock

[@derrickclemons2862]

Amazing vessel.

[@pojjan1]

Very nice boat

[@A.Matt7]

Thats a crazy boat

[@C5drummer]

I'm just happy it is "impressively endowed!" The boat's original name was "The John Holmes" before changing to "18 Reeler."

[@michaelwsudziarski6929]

She's a beauty ! 🇺🇸

[@HotRodDave]

That is my Dream Boat Man

[@MrGilbear101]

Amazing Rig!

[@silasferraro6972]

She’s in Wilmington nc I see her every single weekend

[@pescaepicard9925]

Hermoso barco 👍🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@joselnegrongonzalez3344]

AWESOME BOAT

[@STR8SHOOTER1000]

Beautiful engine room

[@osprey02]

WOW ~~~LOVE IT ~~~

[@wilverk3243]

that thing is a beautiful sled

[@wilverk3243]

the mezzanine is insane 😍😭

[@SmartMoneyReviews]

Nice rig. Be cool to get a pic of it if you guys fish the big rock.

[@MovieMuscle]

Holy fack, the dimensions of that engine room.

[@harrisswain6517]

MovieMuscle Haha. I said the same thing.

[@scottw8480]

Amazing boat, would love to know why the owner didn't choose Viking this time?

[@WhiteGangster400]

Why not? Everyone seems to have a Viking and sells it a year later.

[@wilverk3243]

bc vikings are not custom.

[@NafaaLaribi]

@@WhiteGangster400 is there any problems with vikings??

[@Fiberglasser03]

Not as fast and not as nice as a Weaver.

[@davelowesky8054]

@@WhiteGangster400 you have some flawed logic. The resale market for sea ray boats is very strong. So according to your logic. They must make a shitty boat right? 🤦‍♂️

[@jthepickle7]

I thought we were going out!

[@Hector-0808]

Genial ....súper Yate

[@muddwhistle7833]

Real heartwarming cutie pie time

[@rightsideupvt]

Do both the SeaKeepers run at the same time?

[@LITTLENIMRODFISHING]

yes

[@scottfrost8956]

4:14 this boat is supposed to be brand new correct? Why is the material on those couches already bubbling up? 🤫 It’s not a Viking

[@robertbishop5357]

Awesome boat. Can I come work for the owner? I love fishing.

[@DutchVanHelsing]

Help please. Why do you need aboat that big and fast to fish. I am asking as I am curious...Cheers.

[@michaelwsudziarski6929]

Why not $ ! 🇺🇸

[@rayrussell2735]

What's not to like... Thanks..

[@Koernell]

What are Tuna tubes for?

[@johnmckee7988]

Keeping large bait alive for fishing for marlin and other big game fish. There’s probably a video on the different uses.

[@rileybiro3039]

I like the layout of the Viking 92 sb the best.

[@littledeel]

Dumb comment.

[@jimminyxmas]

I guess it pays to own a international trucking company.

[@dennisfields9166]

Who owns this boat?? I have an Idea.........

[@wbmoore7305]

Old Dominion Truck Lines

[@peterk814]

Boat burns way too much fuel. 100 ft with triple Detroit 60s would burn 90 gallons at 25kt cruise.

[@natehowell793]

Getcha a parker pilot house indestructible boat u can go everywhere

[@peterk814]

Rack umm no. And Parker is overpriced now because of west coast fanboys. Steigercraft is where it’s at

[@PerthHunter]

@@peterk814 typically people who buy 97' boats don't care for fuel cost.

[@peterk814]

Tikka223 do you own this boat? Do you know how the rich think? Sorry but money is at the forefront of everyone’s mind

[@harrisswain6517]

Detroits!!! GTFO! Generally captains operating boats of that caliber don’t like to have to bring a drum of oil just to make it to Bermuda. Lemme guess you’ve been on a tug or offshore crew boat that had Detroits and thought they were the tits.

[@8lugthug655]

Where’s the liveWell

[@markocynamon5921]

Where the fish???

[@tomsreviews238]

Hi "Captain" My Uncle was the captain of a USN amphibious assault ship, you must have known each other?

[@paulskopic5844]

Why did they kill those billfish?

[@p51mustang24]

They are legal to take so long as you are 200 miles from the US coast, and are not returning to a US port.

[@p51mustang24]

I'm more interested in fish that have a better population, but when Tuna fishing you will often catch billfish, and they unfortunately don't have a great survival rate with catch and release.

[@paulskopic5844]

@@p51mustang24 As long as one is not using ultralight tackle the survival rate is high as I have caught many tagged billfish.

[@ichigo45621]

@@p51mustang24 200 miles from coast and can’t return back to us port? WHAT? 😂😂

[@SK-ps1mo]

Bugger buying a house by boat a you can live on it

[@ictmmxmscalper]

gorgeous boat, but has maybe the most hideously ugly dollar store laminate looking interior, maybe video doesnt do it justice, but is aweful, love the layout , the space, the giant drawers, the interior looks like what the bertrams put inside in the mid 70s , take a look a an old vintage bertram , and you can see what im talking about , but other truly an amazing sportfish

[@haniheitiatia9158]

3

[@williamadams7315]

Wish we had one of these for www.deepblueseaproject.com but I am glad I dont have to fundraise the hours it would take to pay the fuel, dockage, and insurance haha

[@JRotten]

So, this was a "my boat is better than your boat" video? Oh, my 90' Viking runs 40 knots with out burning that much fuel..CAT POWER.... Even with both gennys running I anit even close...... What's up with that....

[@vdubbin64]

S V if you had a 90’ Viking let alone a 20’ Cobia you wouldn’t be on KZbin whining about fuel. You need to get out more.

[@mikehermesmeglio]

There's no way a Viking 92 will hit 40 knots with Cat C32. They are 1925 horsepower. It won't max out at 40 with MTU 16V200 M96L which are 2635 horsepower.

[@nervouswater1318]

Haha got em

[@richardhoti8424]

Very costly

[@slit4659]

Wait until the Families First Outting, Thier will be BARF ALL OVER THE BOAT.....🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@olldh]

Dual 16 SeaKeepers --- There will not be any roll!!!!

[@simonassouline45]

One thing common with all these super yachts have, 90 percent made out of wood! Overtime they all Rott!

[@littledeel]

I’d be afraid to have him as captain. Can’t look in one direction for a split second.

[@corrieshepard9620]

This dood def has the worst job ever

[@hilaruisdancer255]

Looks like a cookie cutter, Imma stick with Jarrett Bay.

[@jacksonholcomb8631]

Kind of ugly

[@renerusso3332]

*Unbelievable boat but too much useless crap.!*