I am looking to purchase a warrior 203 - wondering on the pro and cons and what size of motor do i need?

The pros: Heavy, deep V hull that doesn't get blown around by the wind, cuts thru rough water and does a very good job of keeping passengers dry. High windshield also helps keep you dry and comfy. Lots of room behind the windshield for trollers. Tracks very well when trolling is the slop.

Cons; That big, heavy and deep comes at a price of lower top end speed, higher fuel consumption. Smallish bow area, high windshield catches alot of wind when trailering. IF you tow long miles, you have to consider this, IMO.

Check out the Skeeter WX2100, lower windshield, more storage, more room on the bow. Mine runs 54 mph, with full tanks, 2 people (500lbs), 36 volt 101 minnkota, couple of coolers and gear. I looked at a 203 and decided on the WX2100, there are about same money with Skeeter a couple of grand less. Your dealer support should really be deciding factor, make sure you have a strong dealer. I run a F250 Yamaha with T-8 kicker

Second year in my 203 and overall happy. Went from a lund2025 and there is really no way to compare the glass to the tin. Road in many other boats before I landed on the 203. In the end I went with the 203 based on how it runs in big water, and the comfort you have while trolling.

Pros: very dry ride in the roughest conditions, excellent storage for rods and tackel, and trolls extremly well. The boat fishes the way I like to fish. I like the fact the bow is smaller, and back has plenty of space, and depth of the boat is perfect , you will not feel like your going to fall out, but its not to deep either

Cons: livewell could be bigger, if you fish alot of tournments the livewell is not big enough to hold five fish over 28". I like the windshield but have had to have it fixed three times because of poor design. the glass keeps poping out. I am picking up the latest fix this weekend, and I been told this one ( new design) solves the problems I been having. The good news is warrior sent a new windshield each time without question. However, its been a hassel I could of done with out. Also, when it rains the boat could use a better drain system in the floor, they have one upfront, but really need one in th back of the boat in the corners.

I have a 250 four stroke Yamaha with a T8, it might not be the fastest on the water but it seems to always get me were I want to go in plenty of time, and if its rough you can run at a speed that is safe and usally a head of the pack with simlar motors.

I have a 203 with 275 verado. I like the room (plenty of room up front for me to cast jigs or plugs) in the rear for as many as 3 people to fish or pull plugs. This is my 3rd Warrior and quality is excellent. It has a very dry ride. The center rod storage and wash down floor works well for me. If you like the looks and the setup of the Warrior, you will not be disappointed.