If things work out like I hope this week, I plan to take the Warlock out for the first time by this next weekend. Bill
If things work out like I hope this week, I plan to take the Warlock out for the first time by this next weekend. Bill
1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma
I had to get the trailer inspected so I could get the title work done on it so I pulled it out this afternoon. I pulled the boat all the way to one of the only inspection places that does out of state trailer inspections and he said he ran out of stickers - bummer. I was about to leave when a FedEx guy made a delivery to him - yep, the inspection stickers he had ordered! So I got the inspection, got the title work and license plate for the trailer done in downtown Denison at the records building, went to have custom decals made at another shop in Sherman, and installed it all when I got back to my shop after also filling with premium on the way back so the boat is ready for next weekend - The boat pulled great and the surge brakes actually work. Here are a few pictures from this afternoon before I installed the light blue TX number decals and the TXP&W decal. Bill
1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma
Team Warlock day is slowly approaching..........looking good Bill
1972 16 OB - C16B-63 - "Surface Tension" Resto Project
1974 16 OB - DMR16106017-B - "The Mule"
I am still hoping to take it out on Sunday for the first run, but I don't know if Dean realized that it will be Easter so he might not be able to take out the Martini with us. If I can figure out how to set up the GoPro camera, I will try to do some videos with it.
1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma
She fired up and ran perfect this afternoon on the hose, but the alternator is not working right now. The motor sounds great and the oil pressure was about 70PSI - good enough for a run tomorrow with the dual batteries that I am charging overnight. Bill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBlmy_Cj8OY
1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma
----Bill,,,Take this with a grain of salt, but I sure do like the Martini better than the Warlock. I freely addmit that Im an east coaster and I know that the Warlock is probably a terrific boat, but being a traditionalist, The Martini just appeals to me more on a visual level........Bill S
I totally agree, Bill. In this case, I am going for a little more speed and hopefully as good or better ride. I love the old school look of the Martini, but I hope the Warlock fills its place with the newer technology. It will be a fun day tomorrow! Onwards, Bill
1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma
Bill, olredalert has a point but the Warlock is not your only boat, you have plenty of old school offshores like your new Cig. I guess thats why you, redalert, and myself have our own fleet of boats, that way we allways have something to work on. Mark
By most people's standards all my boats are old since the newest boat is a 22 year old 1990 Stratos which I am about to sell after getting the Donzi 23' CC. My 41 year old 1971 18' Donzi is definitely a classic old school, but the rest are sort of a mix in my mind. Every boat seems to have its own defining characteristics that make it a little different from the others which makes it fun to try various models. I suppose that what we all grew up with somewhat defines what we consider old school designs. For example, I don't consider 1980s model boats to be very old or old school designs. I am sure there are lots of older guys who consider any boat made of fiberglass to not be old school. Sorry, I seem to be rambling since I am bummed about not being able to get out today with the rain - . I am going to replace the alternator in the Warlock with a marine one-wire alternator I have in stock. At least I get to do something constructive this afternoon. Onwards, Bill
1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma
I think that the Team Warlock design was fresh from the drawing board by Tom Stolarz using modern build techniques.
It is rare to see a narrow beam boat in this size with a 24 degree deadrise. His thought might have been to build something that could run flat in the big rivers at speed but still take on the same big water as the East Coast builders at the time like Pantera could run in. My gut tells me that this Team Warlock will be more of a "sportscar" in the handling department even with the extra length over the Martini.
I love both of them, so I am curious about the differences that Bill sees once sea trials begin. I could be very wrong.
1972 16 OB - C16B-63 - "Surface Tension" Resto Project
1974 16 OB - DMR16106017-B - "The Mule"
As it turned out, the weather cleared up late this afternoon so we went out afterall. The Warlock could not have run any better with everything working including the alternator after I found a slightly loose wire that corrected the problem. Dean and I cruised for about 40 miles together and he bought the Martini with a smile on his face. Deanna likes the Warlock better than the Martini (more room and the colors) so everybody was happy. We did not hit any rough water, but I crossed a cruiser wake that the Warlock had no problem busting open. I only hit 70MPH today, but it drives like a dream and sounds great. I had to lower the port tab to get it level so I suppose the Bravo 4 blade prop and IMCO SC drive are to blame. It gets on plane about like Greg predicted without much bow lift. The hydraulic steering is stiff at idle, but anything over about 1200RPM makes it easy. Overall I could not be more pleased! Here are a couple videos. Bill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjPQEYVq7nc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI3E6qZIzKA
1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma
Sounds like everyone went away with a smile
1972 16 OB - C16B-63 - "Surface Tension" Resto Project
1974 16 OB - DMR16106017-B - "The Mule"
Bill, not sure you know but any idea how the Martini and Team Warlock stack up to each other all in weight wise?
1972 16 OB - C16B-63 - "Surface Tension" Resto Project
1974 16 OB - DMR16106017-B - "The Mule"
Greg,
Judging by the wake we put up at about 1500RPM, I guess the Warlock is about 1000lbs heavier. I have never heard the actual weight of the 28' Warlock to compare against the Martini's supposed 3800lbs. If you ever find out, please let me know. By the way, the Warlock is very quiet in terms of interior noise with the Divinycell hull sides - it sounds like it is made very stout (which it is)! The man who bought my Martini told me to let him know if I ever decide to sell the Warlock - he loved it along with the other guys I saw out on the lake yesterday. They were all impressed with it. Bill
1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma
Great stuff all around!
1972 16 OB - C16B-63 - "Surface Tension" Resto Project
1974 16 OB - DMR16106017-B - "The Mule"
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