OUTLAW EAGLE MANUFACTURING

Steely · Joined: 25 Jul 2010 Posts: 7 Location: Innisfail

I'm looking at buying my first jet boat. Looking at a 1991 Westcan Northern Explorer with 383 and Kodiak 3 stage. Any info regarding these boats would be muchly appreciatedI.E any known problems, opinions, what to watch for?
Thanks

Arthur · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 6:53 pm Post subject:

I know three people with Explorer's and they all seem pretty good and built well. Medium quality boat for a mid range price in my opinion.

Dano · Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 243 Location: Whitecourt, Alta.

What is "Westcan" Explorer? Is this the same boat built by Explorer Industries in Edmonton?

Arthur · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:40 am Post subject:

That's what I was assuming.

Alumaman · Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Posts: 306 Location: Whitecourt

West Can is/was a builder in Mission BC. I think they have gone out of business, or building boats under a different name.

Not associated with Explorer Industries in Edmonton

Steely · Joined: 25 Jul 2010 Posts: 7 Location: Innisfail

Yes Alumaman your right they used to build out of Mission B.C. The guys name was Warren and he was originally partnered with Harry from Sidewinder marine. They built heavy duty boats with 3/4" bottoms. Do you know anything else about them?

Alumaman · Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Posts: 306 Location: Whitecourt

New a guy who had one, but dont know much about the boats other than they were built tough.
3/4" bottom to compensate for under floor fuel tank and no center stringers? Aluminum boats last forever but fixing old engines, pumps, or steering will quickly burn up more cash.

Steely · Joined: 25 Jul 2010 Posts: 7 Location: Innisfail

My mistake the boat is actually a 1998 model and has a new 383.
And I have not forgotten the meaning of boat.
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Thanks for the advice and input

RED ROOSTER · Joined: 04 Aug 2010 Posts: 86

did you get the westcan ? I think i saw it on kijiji

Steely · Joined: 25 Jul 2010 Posts: 7 Location: Innisfail

Yes I bought the Westcan I was talking about. I don't know if it was listed on Kijiji, I found this one on Craigslist Vancouver. Have had it out a couple of times on the lake and the family loves it. Have not hit the river yet as I don't know anyone to go with and I'm worried of running a ground and being stuck by myself to try and get the boat back in the water. Anyone interested in a run on the Red Deer that's willing to show a newbie the ropes a bit would be greatly appreciated.

chris · Joined: 09 Aug 2010 Posts: 10 Location: Ft. Mcmurray

Rapid Transit · Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 206

you might be wise to go on the n sask for your first trip it is a lot more forgiving and easier for a newbe, aspecially by yourself, there is quite often other boats out on a nice weekend and you could follow along