Buying a Boat - What to look for and Boat comparison - Warrior, Orkney, Wilson Flyer, Explorer

Choosing a fishing boat can be a difficult and confusing process. In this video I compare some of the most common small fishing boats in the UK - A Warrior, an Orkney, a Wilson Flyer and an Explorer Elite; I talk to owners about what they like and what they think about their boats. I discuss new and second hand prices and also compare the vessels capabilities. We discuss engine sizes and performance and also the safety aspects benefits of boat designs.
*Edit - When talking about engine performance I quote "40,000 revs". I actually mean 4,000 revs*
The Warrior walk around is at timestamp 00:45
The Wilson Flyer walk around is at timestamp 05:48
The Orkney walk around is at timestamp 09:47
The Explorer walk around is at timestamp 15:15
Following on from these comparisons I have purchased a new family fishing boat. There is a video on ‪@thefishlockerworkshop‬ explaining the process and showing what I look for when buying a second hand boat. • Small Boat Owners Guid...
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[@TheFishLocker]

Following on from this here is a short video on things to look for when buying a second hand boat - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHSlk6CbfMqWa6s

[@stanleyalessandro574]

i guess I am pretty off topic but does anyone know a good site to stream newly released tv shows online ?

[@Baddad36]

OMG. I can't believe it. This is just the video I need. Brilliant. Love the slight change in your format with so much info in them.

[@TheFishLocker]

I was just trying to find the best way to provide the info. 👍🏻🛥

[@wthornton7346]

Brilliant. Big thanks to all the boat owners for the tours. Wish you all 'fair winds and following seas'.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 👍🏻

[@TR4zest]

Really good info, so professionally presented. Well done, John.

[@nigelmaidment7997]

Even though I’m too green gilled to ever want a boat, I found this interesting and informative......great guide for potential owners. Great job, John. Thanks

[@TheFishLocker]

I truly hope that people find the video helpful. 😊

[@rolandbellamy2837]

iv'e no intention of buying a boat , but i found it a very informative and interesting insight !

[@TheFishLocker]

You never know when this might come in handy. 😉

[@ianmoore5498]

Excellent informative video and well shot! Just the type of video I have been looking for for sometime. Looking forward to videos of you fitting out your new boat.

[@TheFishLocker]

As soon as we get the weather we will get them done. 👍🏻

[@terrypatterson1481]

A good Vlog John for anyone interested in buy their own boat. Very informative, pointing out the pro's and cons of each boat.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Terry, I hope it helps folks out. 😊

[@oshiforb6052]

I can’t wait to see you out there with your new boat congratulations on your new purchase I’m sure you’ll enjoy every minute on it 👍👏

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 😊

[@PhreddCrintt]

Most informative John - as all your videos are. Thank you very much for putting this all together.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Mike. I hope the video helped folks out. 😊

[@waynekernohan6614]

Was looking into getting a fishing boat myself this has definitely helped on what to look for. Thanks for the upload 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure Wayne.

[@raybostock5426]

Brilliant video! So well explained and useful information. Valuable stuff. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@TheFishLocker]

It is my pleasure Ray. I hope it helps folks out. 😊

[@PantsCat]

Congratulations on 200k subs! I'm a far stretch from doing more than dreaming about a boat one day, but still a quality video to watch! Cheers.

[@TheFishLocker]

You never know mate. 😉👍🏻

[@Tayuss79]

Nice new boat looking forward to seeing you in it . Great vid I’d love to get a small boat one day and glad you have reviewed the possibilities. Thanks

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure. 😊

[@RichyParton]

Absolutely brilliant video for us folks that don’t know about boats. Cracking showing us the mods done on the boats too. Cheers John

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure mate. 😊

[@russellhallam8054]

Brilliant video John as usual it’s great to see the different boats .. 👍👍🤙🤙

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure. 👍🏻

[@russellhallam8054]

@@TheFishLocker good luck with your new boat aswell . I look forward to seeing you out and about with her 🤙🤙🤙

[@max_497]

Right on to the details and no wasting any time...good job man

[@TheFishLocker]

Simple and honest.😊

[@liamlarby5299]

Great video John, very informative and I really enjoyed watching it.

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it Liam. 😊

[@padi5star]

My heart stay still!!! You just walked by (at 0:30 minutes) the lost twin of my Bayliner!!! Needle to say, I played these few seconds over and over!

[@TheFishLocker]

💙

[@DrrAthena]

Love it John great video as per usual 👍keep it up🤘

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 👍🏻

[@neliceausescu3009]

Very informative video John. I could not believe myself when I have seen the subtitle. Exactly the type of video that we needed because we are planning to buy a boat soon. Many thanks John for your hard job. You must be mad not to like this video.😘

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope the video has helped people out as I don't imagine many folks would be able to get aboard these boats to compare.😊

[@adaug27]

Wow its so awesome to cover this kind of stuff. You are awesome.

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope the video helps folks out. 😊

[@darrylmcleman6456]

I lived in a marina in Sooke for 12 years. Lots of people ( weekend warriors) launched their boats forgetting the drain plug.The boat I have now I replaced the wood in the transom and stringers and I eliminated the drain plug. The little bit of rainwater that finds its way in gets pumped out with electric pump. One less thing to remember.. ( P.S. Nearly all the boats I have towed in had only one engine !!! Be safe! CHEERS from Canada!

[@TheFishLocker]

Good comment mate. 👌🏻🛥

[@qwertyuiop32935]

Good stuff! Your vids are very informative and relaxing.

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you like them!

[@Carrera-gp9od]

Excellent video I’ve been thinking of buying a boat for years , this is good info 👍🏻

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure. 👍🏻

[@MrAnderson321]

Great upload, really enjoyed that.👍 Congratulations on your new boat, looks great and you’ve earn’t that, well done.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you very much. I do love the new boat. 😊

[@zakrobinson5558]

Great video as usual.... informative , useful advice , keep it up fella

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it Zak. 😊

[@l.r.sfishing4011]

I love your boat buying guild really useful and when the time comes for me to by a boat I will defo be using all your advice. Thanks mate great vid 🎣🎣🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope the video has helped folks out. 😊

[@jackfeehan6325]

Well wear with the new boat. Looking forward to your next angling trip on the boat

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 😊

[@georgeray3535]

Thanks John same as the other video really interesting and good solid information. Thanks.

[@TheFishLocker]

👍🏻👍🏻🛥

[@brynmitchell5774]

Another stunning video John.

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it Bryn.

[@A_New_Yorker_Lost_In_Florida]

growing up i had a 15 boston whaler with a 70 yamaha.....man did it move ,but im amazed at the inside room of the 1st boat you showcased!!! amaing! there is room to actually lay down!! my BW was not made like that......that cabin seems huge!!! great video - thanks and best health to you and family

[@TheFishLocker]

Considering it was only a 15ft boat they really use the size well don't they. 👍🏻

[@derekwilson1771]

Excellent , unbiased , and honest - great work 👍👍👊

[@TheFishLocker]

Simple, honest and straightforward content. That’s what I like to see so what I try to make. 😊

[@myfood299]

Looking forward to seeing new boat :). Good video mate

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks 👍

[@TheMrWoodsman]

This is the most interesting video I have seen for a long time.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 👍🏻

[@nathaniallese2687]

Great info! Good work mate!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 👍🏻

[@gradybrowning3976]

Can’t wait to see your new Boat. 🚣‍♀️

[@TheFishLocker]

👍🏻

[@stephengeoghegan-doughty.5870]

Hi John You've done it again bud, a very informative video on boat purchases, absolutely spot on and average costs, couldn't go far wrong with that On the ball as expected now,your a class act brother. Take care stay safe, regards to Hannah and the youngsters, and keep it lit.👍 my friend

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Stephen, I hope people find the video helpful. 😊

[@jonathanparry9505]

Very interesting and informative thank you John

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it John. 😊

[@godzillas6301]

The locker of many channels ! who knew ? Nice one and dont hang around with a comparison video between the 2 . Once again the common sense you show is very very watchable and info appreciated .

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 👍🏻

[@David-ws6zr]

Hello John and congrats on your new boat,now these boats have been around for a few years now,but they are a great boat im from the north and the boats originated from a small village called Croston,when we where younger we raved on about these boats and little has changed,nothing ive seen is better,Great northern design

[@TheFishLocker]

Good designs don't need changing. 👍🏻

[@lizwallace9672]

Well that was very interesting to see the differences I have no intention on having a boat but I do see the benefits of having one it’s because am tight just to old now really enjoyed the video John thanks for that tight lines till the next one

[@TheFishLocker]

😊👍🏻🛥

[@mattbarnes9719]

Another brilliant video, thank you

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure Matt. 😊

[@matthewcunningham8691]

Fascinating, thanks John 🙂

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure Matthew. 😊👍🏻

[@UKFishCam]

Helpful video for all considering their first boat

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope it helps folks out. 👍🏻

[@robertgibson7716]

John great vid mate on pros and cons of said boats as a retired firefighter of 32 years just one thing to say mate where is your Foam or Co2 fire extinguisher batteries petrol = fire risk could give you vital seconds to escape with your family keep them coming mate love them

[@TheFishLocker]

Pause at 11:21 and you’ll see the extinguisher. It’s next to the flares. 😉👍🏻

[@Tony-gu4sz]

This is the first upload I clicked on and I was hooked from start to finish.. (no pun intended.) Now I see, you guys don't berth your vessels, it's a trailer job every time you go out? I've got the next few days off work to do this and that.. I'll definitely be watching all the others. Cheers John. Stay safe.😃

[@philipashley1517]

Just found this video,,sold my 17ft fishing boat years ago and fancy another one but talk about scratching my head,,thanx for helping me focus more👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope the video helps folks avoid any painful mistakes.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

luguña 17 best with 135 hp mercuery

[@iancairns7398]

Great video Denzel 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Cheers mate. 🤣

[@kevinbuckler1085]

Apart from the fact I would watch anything you put up 🙇🙇 that was still very interesting. The drone footage came into its own and gave a fantastic different dimension to this one 🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. The drone footage was a lot of work but I thought it best showed my point. 😊

[@kevinbuckler1085]

@@TheFishLocker It was well worth your effort,it did a brilliant job of showing the different hull displacement,not that I know anything about it !!

[@paulstone9667]

Thank you that was excellent.

[@trampster7306]

Very interesting video John. I was thinking "if he's doing 40,000 revs, he's gonna be airborne"! I can't afford a boat but the biggest problem is I don't have anywhere to keep one, but this video will be of great help to lots of folk thinking about buying one. It's also interesting as these four boats seem to be the most popular, and you hear folk talking about this boat & that boat on the forums, so it was nice to see them in the flesh to do a comparison. Thanks mate - stay safe & well. 👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

🤣🤦🏻‍♂️🤪 4000.

[@trampster7306]

@@TheFishLocker Yep, I saw that in the description and guessed that was what you meant anyway, but you said it twice in the video so it made me chuckle! 😂😂

[@notme1345]

Great video for us newbies 👏 👏 👏

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope it helps folks out. 👍🏻

[@dpdhogan]

Excellent vid John, quality info as always. Did you have a look at the Pirate 18, another fine fishing boat that's on my short list.

[@knightclan4]

Great comparisons

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 😊

[@johngraham912]

Another good video John

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it John. 👍🏻

[@whitecompany18]

My dream boat is a 😍 HARDY PILOT 20 😍 I want to be able to have a nap and a poo , do a bit of fishing and cook them up in the galley and do the odd night at anchor or in a nice harbour with a tidy bit of crumpet . Great vid John.

[@TheFishLocker]

I can do all those things in mine - well except the crumpet part. 🤣

[@AutoFreak10]

Great video mate, thank you

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure Paul. 😊

[@no1interfan08]

Great video. Buying a boat especially one that has been used primarily in salt water is a very risky prospect.

[@TheFishLocker]

I have covered things to look for buying second hand in the video tagged above in the pinned comment. 👍🏻

[@WASYMIQ]

Absolutely brilliant...

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you.

[@ashleyhoward8926]

That was fantastic for anyone thinking bout buying a boat, well done! The only thing not mentioned was a displacement hull vessel. My Arran 16 does only 6 knots all day like it or not, but a typical full day out uses 3 1/2 litres of fuel & it is the most stable boat I've been in, similar to the original Orkney Longlner, but more stable. Well done again for being the one wearing a lifejacket.

[@ashleyhoward8926]

If you had a mate with a Plymouth pilot, that would be great!

[@TheFishLocker]

The boats I compared are your usual "trailer boats" your displacement boats are usually "mooring boats". If that makes sense.

[@jacksw1253]

really enjoyed this new quicker, flowing type of editing (not sure how to explain it) even though im only 19 and in uni I still love to pipe dream about my own boat.... one day.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. I’m just trying to get the info over in a way that’s straight forward. 😊👍🏻

[@chucky2316]

Don't worry mate I owned a boat at youre age it sunk in the bath.

[@jhann990]

really good video thanks!

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope it helps folks out. 😊

[@tblazy3463]

Very nice run through of boats. You should do a vid on what to do when selling one as I have one for sale now.🤣🤣😄😄👍. Can't wait to see the new one!

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. I have done one on buying if that helps?

[@JamieMarksify]

Next level editing brother 👌do a bit myself and its not easy

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. No it is not. 😩

[@fishingandforagingwithtank7598]

Great videos I love my explorer 21years old and still going

[@TheFishLocker]

👍🏻👍🏻🛥

[@davidb.7093]

If I lived near the coast I would think about buying a boat, my interest is inshore fishing more like the videos you make when you fish in the harbour. I never see myself going further out than a couple of miles maximum. This video was still very interesting but is a class above what I could afford and on top of the cost of purchase you have the maintenance and possibly mooring costs. I am sure this video will help a lot of people out, thanks for posting.

[@TheFishLocker]

There is no need to go more than a couple of miles if you just want to catch inshore fish. 😉👍🏻

[@henryloveridge3824]

Nice video thanks mate 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

No problem 👍

[@oppowerpuff6132]

Awesome video. I started out with a warrior 150. Good little boat. I upgraded to a 6mtr commercial so I could take family out and dive off it too (shark door makes for easy entry/exit). I also have a predator 165. I use this when I'm launching by myself as it's a lot easier! 😄 Very, very good and important point made in your other video about having the appropriate driving license for towing trailers over certain weights! I had to take a separate test for towing a trailer because of changes in the law when I passed my test!

[@TheFishLocker]

I am the same with the towing license.

[@myuboat45]

nice John.. Been looking forward to seeing this video. the who's,s what's and why's. cheers another John. Is having a small portable potty important. .especially for the female half. so a raised cabin part also for keeping you dry seems a good idea. .

[@TheFishLocker]

It’s a video I could have easily made 4 hours long as there is so much detail to go into. 👍🏻

[@apadventure]

I love the pet lobster you have John lol. It was a very informative video so thank you for this :)

[@TheFishLocker]

You are very welcome.

[@zorankalina6100]

Am prity surprised...with, kinde of small boats..you use on a North sea. Realy informative episode. In all...your chanel covered....all about fishing...even cooking/on the open&father cooking. Perfect. Thank you. All the best from Cr🌞atia. Watching your works...on a wey like, watching serious but relaxed documentaries. Perfect 🙂🍀👋

[@TheFishLocker]

I am glad that you enjoy the videos Zoran. 😊

[@bonusfishfox1]

Hello pal , excellent idea and well put together . Perfect and concise insight into a good and popular minefield for a first time buyer . Im sure it answers many questions to a lot of people out there 👍 Well done , best wishes to you and the family .x Any smoothounds showing off the beaches by you ?

[@TheFishLocker]

I made this video and the one on the workshop channel in the hope it would help folks out making that first or even second purchase. 👍🏻

[@chillaxvdos1354]

Very nice information about boats👌👌👌👌👌👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 😊

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

There's pros and cons to everything of course. I'm disabled and find my rib ideal for me, because I can get round the whole boat, get on and off easily, using the tubes to sit on. The tubes also make it very stable at rest. It doesn't move at all, even if someone stands on a tube. Ribs also cope well in rough conditions...if you know what you're doing haha Negatives.....very pricey, these days. Not laid out for fishing really. A serious fisherman will likely not use a rib. I'm what you'd call a casual fisherman. I mainly just like getting out on the water and enjoying the scenery and wildlife. Enjoying the channel, great stuff.

[@TheFishLocker]

I wouldn’t class a RIB as a bad weather boat. But are a lot of fun on nice days. 😊👍🏻

[@bran756]

Cheers John,useful information mate,I still haven’t found my Orkney spinner,lol.

[@TheFishLocker]

Found it yet?

[@bran756]

@@TheFishLocker hi john,nope,I’m rather to late or,they are to far from Devon,ha,all the best to you and the family.

[@MrHotjoe25]

love the videos if you ever come up to north skye !!

[@mrvertigo23]

Great guide

[@mrvertigo23]

Orkney's ;)

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad it was helpful 😊

[@PAIZALFISHING]

Amazing Bro 😁

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 😊

[@jamachris]

Good video 👍🏻 I’m going for the Orkney 520

[@TheFishLocker]

Nice choice. 😊👍🏻

[@matthewwright999]

Top video as always. Would love a boat but other things have to take priority so a kayak it'll be for me I think

[@TheFishLocker]

I understand that mate. 👍🏻

[@kimweston2631]

lovely informative vid, well thought out mate, when do we see the new 'family' boat?

[@TheFishLocker]

Have a look at the video pinned at the Tope of the comments. 👍🏻

[@ms.pirate]

Nice! I'd love to go on a real fishing trip someday!

[@TheFishLocker]

If you are able to try it, good luck. 👍🏻

[@outdooradventures92]

Great video as always. The only thing I don't agree with is having no auxiliary outboard. It takes seconds for a fault to happen. And as I experienced on my last trip out even a brand new outboard comes with faults luckily it was only a fuel problem but it makes you realise how important a auxiliary outboard is.

[@TheFishLocker]

It is not something I decided on lightly. But weighed up I chose to fish without one. I understand your position.

[@Mr_Dopey]

I don't know what the tides/currents are like there. Would a trolling motor that can clamp to the battery be a viable emergency backup?

[@michaelcole2175]

Great video John. Spoilt for choice. Given the sea's off the northeast coast; Berwick, Amble, etc I think it will be Orkney.

[@TheFishLocker]

Very good choice. 👍🏻

[@LoveSundays]

This was a great video. I want a boat now 😆

[@TheFishLocker]

Go for it. 😉👍🏻

[@TheUKFishingGuy]

You love that lobster... you take it everywhere with you ;) Great video mate, well interesting

[@TheFishLocker]

He’s famous mate. Been all over that lobster. 😬🦞

[@TheUKFishingGuy]

@@TheFishLocker have you sold your old boat as yet?

[@werftv4580]

good stuff man

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 😊

[@nickytolhurst9825]

Great video, it was cery helpful without unnecessary B.S

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you, that is exactly what I was hoping for. Simple, honest, no BS.

[@chrishidalgo5998]

Beautiful home in the background

[@TheFishLocker]

I hear the neighbours are a handful 🤣

[@mothernature12]

Great Boats Guys.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thanks 👍

[@kendimizekadarbalk]

Good job👍👍👌👌

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@redlock4004]

Thanks for the video. Cool to see the different styles of boat explained because to a landlubber like me they all look alike. Are you saying forty thousand revs for those engines? Surely not, engines I do know :)

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. 4000 revs.

[@Cobwobbler]

I’m no fisherman but one of these would make a great picnic / cove explorer. Nice work.

[@TheFishLocker]

😊

[@sharonbraselton4302]

buy ekrric picniçk biat

[@ianlaccohee7180]

Thank you for all the info in this great video. I will be looking for a Quicksilver, or similar, when I leave Florida & get back to England next year. I know I'll be struggling with the weather for some time, compared to here. I want a pilothouse, so I can hopefully get the wife out on the water with me. I'm excited to go home, but I know I'll need somewhere to hide, when the temp drops below 15c.

[@TheFishLocker]

Good luck to you. 👍🏻

[@MrAcuta73]

Interesting boats you have there! Really leaning towards a 21' Arima Sea Ranger for myself. The Pacific is a harsh master and I'd like to get out for tuna (albacore) now and again. Bout as small as I can go and still go that far offshore (as much as 40+ miles). Also still small enough to fish the Columbia for salmon or lakes for trout/kokanee.

[@TheFishLocker]

Sounds like a plan and looks like a nice boat. 😉👍🏻

[@sharonbraselton4302]

parker 2120 big çabkn çrusrr

[@chrislock208]

What were you thinking when buying it lol!! 😂😂 Nice one mate haha. 😁

[@TheFishLocker]

🤣

[@johnandrews6414]

Very interesting video John, I won't be buying one at the moment but you gave lots of information thank you. Must you do a course in safety and driving for your first time out in a boat?

[@TheFishLocker]

If its for personal pleasure use then no. But I do advise people to do at least an RYA powerboat level 2.

[@amandaa5254]

Nice video

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you.

[@leonfrancis5205]

Great video buddy, because of your great videos I've took the plunge and bought pretty much the same boat like yours, a Orkney 520 with a Yamaha 30 4 Stroke. I've upgraded from my Fletcher GTO speedboat as it wasn't really ideal for fishing, to be fair we didn't realise we would spend most of out time fishing when i bought it. Do you have a link to the Rod holders you have in your boat please as they look spot on, thanks in advance, Leon.

[@TheFishLocker]

They were made by a metal smith mate.