This boat looks nice !! I have been looking at different pilot houses from Parker to Steiger and Defiance and really like the size of the pilot house on the San Juan models congratulations on you new boat and enjoy it !!
Hi Moose OTL, Love your boat! This pilothouse is much more functional than the one on our Parker 2520... I see a lot of your subscribers comments who, like me, had looked at Defiance, Judge, Defender, Parker and others.... The pilothouse was the #1 requirement, as all of our boats, since the 1970's, had protected/pilothouse's. You have a great boat here! ... I had a lot of questions to ask you; but I won't. I'm sure I'll find the answers as I watch more of your videos....
Thanks capt! I love your boat also. I looked at the Parkers. I don’t mind questions. I knew I wanted protection from the rain and sun. I would like to do a comparison video one day.
Awesome video Captain! What is the length of the cockpit? How much space is there to fish from the pilot house door to the transom? Thank you. Please post more videos on this boat.
Great video Capt. Like others, I'm between this and a Parker. The wife loves this pilot house layout, a true weekender for two (with a rod holder gas stove), toilet upgrade is nice for the ladies (vs. porta-potty) for sure. I'm in SW FL, easy to find Parkers, hard to find these, so your shipping info helps a lot. I just requested a quote from Defiance, we'll see ;-).
Awesome man! I love mine. No regrets so far. They have a dealership on east coast now that wasn’t available when I got mine. I think it’s in North Carolina. Check in on that. Good luck capt! Keep me posted.
@@mooseontheloose8956 Thanks!!! Excellent to know, NC is not bad for a visit to check these out. I've sent Defiance a few "requests for info" now, but haven't gotten any replies.
Thanks for video. I’m starting to narrow down my next boat and I’m leaning to a Defiance. Not sure if I want an Admiral or San Juan. How many people can you take out at one time comfortably? I mostly take boat out for offshore fishing
Nice set up! I’m waiting on a boat from Washington to be built. I’m curious to hear more about the shipping experience you had. Sounds like you had a bumper pull? Not flat bed trailer? I’ve seen costs all over place. What other shipping companies did you consider?
Did your toilet waste hose come with a kink in it (directly behind the toilet where it enters the hull). Trying to determine if this is on purpose for back-flow or I need to fix it. Also I’m assuming this is a macerater pump? Any help before I contact Defiance would be greatly appreciated.
Nice walkthrough and thanks. What’s the cost of the boat rigged how you have it with the trailer? I’ve seen them and I’m a fan of this brand too. Cheers
Awesome boat and thank you for detailed view. I just saw Defiance PH at the boat show for a first time. Did I get it right the you bought it directly from factory and you had a chance to pick and choose options? I'm on East coast too and dont see dealers in my area. Thx
Hey capt! Yeah I just ordered it the way I wanted from the factory and then I paid to have it shipped. Just get a price option sheet from them for boat you want. If I have any issues I just get pre-approved then take boat to repair or my choice if any issue. They just reimburse me. I’m handy so haven’t had to beside an incident in shipping they paid for. These guys have been amazing to work with. Service is top notch. Let me know if you have any questions about the options. 🙂
price? a good quality boat, ashame you have to pay shipping, why don't they have dealers on the east coast? how much was shipping if you don't mind me asking
Hey thanks for watching! I made a cost video that may help. Also a lot has changed since the 2 years I’ve had mine. Give Mark a call and he can email you price sheet.
I'm a former parker guy and i'm kinda shocked at how nice this is on the inside. That switch for the sink tho - that's in kind of a bad spot... How many times have you wacked that thing walking by?
Thanks! So far I love it. And yes hit a few times but mainly kids do it. Luckily it just turns on pump. You have to twist at faucet for water to come out. Thanks for watching.
@@mooseontheloose8956 love your boat! Can’t wait for the buyers guid vid. Not much info about it on their website…like max horse power or people capacity, available options…so looking forward to your buyers guid…thnx!
Hey thanks for watching capt! If my main engine goes down I can use it to get back safely. I only have one gas tank so if gas is bad both could go down but I have radio and epirb. Also I like the kicker so I can go slow and it barely uses any gas and no hours on my main motor. 🙂
Great Video. Just spoke with Mark at Defiance and he email the price sheet while on the phone. I ask him about warranty service. Have you any concerns over warranty service? I am very interested in this boat over the Parker for the same reasons you expressed and I am the only male in my family so the woman are winning the vote. I want to fish, they want comforts. 🙂 Defiance looks like a win win.
Hey thanks for watching! Yeah mark is real nice and helpful. I haven’t had any issue that needed to be fixed except a little hydraulic leak at hose by wheel and I just fixed it myself. They told me to take it to good place and get estimate and they would pay to get fixed if I needed warranty work. So far super happy. The inside is awesome compared to other boats. They will love it. Also they have a place in east coast now so could get fixed there also. Hope you get your boat! 🙂
@@mooseontheloose8956 sorry let me clear it ip a bit. I was looking to see what the total length is from tip to tip. I have a hard 31 feet in length requirement in my driveway…Anymore than that I will be inching towards my neighbor’s driveway.
@@twinrockk2860 Oh I got you now lol. Its a hair under 32ft. I seen some trailers that have folding tongue. Maybe check that out. Or dont get swim deck option on back.
this boat has realy good bow flair ,it should be a dry ride ,I can build a all aluminum 25 ft cabin fishing boat for 15,000 for the aluminum , I allways tell people , learn to weld
Whoops! Just noticed that. It must have not hurt him because I didn’t notice in real life. Those magnets are tough. I hit my face once also. Lol. Thanks for watching cap!
LOL Moose is checking everything out , what a nice dog. I like your boat, hope you have a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing
Thanks! He loves being in there. lol
This boat looks nice !! I have been looking at different pilot houses from Parker to Steiger and Defiance and really like the size of the pilot house on the San Juan models congratulations on you new boat and enjoy it !!
Thanks Capt! Let me know which you choose.
Dog knows his way around the boat better then most fishermen
Moose is ready to go! 😂
I love the way Moose is taking the tour.
BryanRegister He’s ready to go!
Hi Moose OTL, Love your boat! This pilothouse is much more functional than the one on our Parker 2520... I see a lot of your subscribers comments who, like me, had looked at Defiance, Judge, Defender, Parker and others.... The pilothouse was the #1 requirement, as all of our boats, since the 1970's, had protected/pilothouse's. You have a great boat here! ...
I had a lot of questions to ask you; but I won't. I'm sure I'll find the answers as I watch more of your videos....
Thanks capt! I love your boat also. I looked at the Parkers. I don’t mind questions. I knew I wanted protection from the rain and sun. I would like to do a comparison video one day.
Awesome video Captain! What is the length of the cockpit? How much space is there to fish from the pilot house door to the transom? Thank you. Please post more videos on this boat.
I'm curious also
congrats on your new boat it looks awesome cap. and very roomy more functional 😉👍👍👍⚓
Thanks capt! Hope to see you on the water in the Bahamas one day
I have the 25 foot defiance admiral been hard on the boat still looks new. You will enjoy the boat its a great little tank.
Thanks Capt. Sounds like I got a good boat
Great video Capt. Like others, I'm between this and a Parker. The wife loves this pilot house layout, a true weekender for two (with a rod holder gas stove), toilet upgrade is nice for the ladies (vs. porta-potty) for sure. I'm in SW FL, easy to find Parkers, hard to find these, so your shipping info helps a lot. I just requested a quote from Defiance, we'll see ;-).
Awesome man! I love mine. No regrets so far. They have a dealership on east coast now that wasn’t available when I got mine. I think it’s in North Carolina. Check in on that. Good luck capt! Keep me posted.
@@mooseontheloose8956 Thanks!!! Excellent to know, NC is not bad for a visit to check these out. I've sent Defiance a few "requests for info" now, but haven't gotten any replies.
@@kevinc6572 yeah their website is not always up to date. I just called them.
The dog is funny, sure likes boats
Lol thanks for watching Marc
You've got a Awesome Boat!
Thanks buddy! And thanks for subscribing.
I dream with a boat like this....I dont need to much ....just something like that!
Was mine also capt. Hope you get your dream. Thanks for watching.
@@mooseontheloose8956 thanks for answer that means too much for me and every follower...God bless you!
Thanks for video. I’m starting to narrow down my next boat and I’m leaning to a Defiance. Not sure if I want an Admiral or San Juan. How many people can you take out at one time comfortably? I mostly take boat out for offshore fishing
Nice set up! I’m waiting on a boat from Washington to be built. I’m curious to hear more about the shipping experience you had. Sounds like you had a bumper pull? Not flat bed trailer? I’ve seen costs all over place. What other shipping companies did you consider?
Man watch my other video. It was terrible. Dont use what I did. Just pay the extra for someone legit.
Oh wow. Sorry to hear that. I did scan your site but I didn’t see anything about that issue. Which vid? Sorry I missed it!
Did your toilet waste hose come with a kink in it (directly behind the toilet where it enters the hull). Trying to determine if this is on purpose for back-flow or I need to fix it. Also I’m assuming this is a macerater pump? Any help before I contact Defiance would be greatly appreciated.
Nice review. Do you find you have a decent foot brace when seated? I didn't see a clear view of that in the video.
You can put your feet on the V-berth or you would need to add something if you want something right below the seat. Thanks for watching cap. 🙂
Congrats for sure. I like this boat a lot. What’s the tow weight fueled up with trailer?
Ill let you know when I find out. One gallon of gas is 6.3lbs * 100 gallons = 630lbs plus boat of 3350 = 3980
Nice walkthrough and thanks.
What’s the cost of the boat rigged how you have it with the trailer?
I’ve seen them and I’m a fan of this brand too.
Cheers
Hey J S. I plan to do a buyers guide soon, but they are a little over 100
@@mooseontheloose8956 How much this boat cost
Awesome boat and thank you for detailed view. I just saw Defiance PH at the boat show for a first time. Did I get it right the you bought it directly from factory and you had a chance to pick and choose options? I'm on East coast too and dont see dealers in my area. Thx
Hey capt! Yeah I just ordered it the way I wanted from the factory and then I paid to have it shipped. Just get a price option sheet from them for boat you want. If I have any issues I just get pre-approved then take boat to repair or my choice if any issue. They just reimburse me. I’m handy so haven’t had to beside an incident in shipping they paid for. These guys have been amazing to work with. Service is top notch. Let me know if you have any questions about the options. 🙂
Wow that’s a LOT of boat for 22’!!
I’m really happy with it. Thanks for watching!
How does this boat handle choppy water? My lake has a constant 2-3 foot chop going every direction.
Thanks for watching. I also use it in a lake like this sometimes and it cuts right through it. Top speed isn’t fast enough to get to crazy.
price? a good quality boat, ashame you have to pay shipping, why don't they have dealers on the east coast? how much was shipping if you don't mind me asking
Hey missed this comment capt. Boat is around 100. Shipping was 2500 if I remember correctly. Thanks for watching. Making a price video eventually.
I have a defiance 25, haul is separated from the deck, no call back from company.
Oh wow..how old is boat?
Is it the San jaun or admiral?
Great video and boat. Just curious what a boat like this costs?
Hey thanks for watching! I made a cost video that may help. Also a lot has changed since the 2 years I’ve had mine. Give Mark a call and he can email you price sheet.
Crawling in & out of the berth those console corners oughta be round.
Oh yeah great idea. Thanks for comment.
Great video
Nice boat ? Is there storage in the front. Like under the mattress
Thanks for watching capt! No storage under that. It’s foam filled and can’t be removed for bouncy of boat.
It would appear that Moose approves of every nook-n-cranny - LOL.
Lol thanks for watching capt
Congratulations
Thanks Capt!
I’m saying the same thing. Can someone please make a video of how Defiance boats are made? Can someone got to the factory and do a tour?
If they invite me I will lol. Thanks for watching Mark
3350 dry with Main and kicker???
I'm a former parker guy and i'm kinda shocked at how nice this is on the inside. That switch for the sink tho - that's in kind of a bad spot... How many times have you wacked that thing walking by?
Thanks! So far I love it. And yes hit a few times but mainly kids do it. Luckily it just turns on pump. You have to twist at faucet for water to come out. Thanks for watching.
Nice❤
Thanks for watching cap
very nice boat, how much did it cost you for the shipping through uship? Also did it ship from Washington to FLorida?
fatboyroy Thanks! Yes basically Florida. After service fee was around $2400. Took driver 3 days.
@@mooseontheloose8956 thank you, cant wait til you do a review when you put her on the water!
@@mooseontheloose8956 love your boat! Can’t wait for the buyers guid vid. Not much info about it on their website…like max horse power or people capacity, available options…so looking forward to your buyers guid…thnx!
@@twinrockk2860 Sure will. Thanks capt!
What is the purpose of the kicker engine?
Hey thanks for watching capt! If my main engine goes down I can use it to get back safely. I only have one gas tank so if gas is bad both could go down but I have radio and epirb. Also I like the kicker so I can go slow and it barely uses any gas and no hours on my main motor. 🙂
Great Video. Just spoke with Mark at Defiance and he email the price sheet while on the phone. I ask him about warranty service. Have you any concerns over warranty service? I am very interested in this boat over the Parker for the same reasons you expressed and I am the only male in my family so the woman are winning the vote. I want to fish, they want comforts. 🙂 Defiance looks like a win win.
Hey thanks for watching! Yeah mark is real nice and helpful. I haven’t had any issue that needed to be fixed except a little hydraulic leak at hose by wheel and I just fixed it myself. They told me to take it to good place and get estimate and they would pay to get fixed if I needed warranty work. So far super happy. The inside is awesome compared to other boats. They will love it. Also they have a place in east coast now so could get fixed there also. Hope you get your boat! 🙂
There not a life time warranty on the boat,
Is there an exhaust blower for the batteries?
Not a blower but on the Lead acid side you see a metal circle that lets in air. I plan to upgrade to AGM
Nice boat ! Jack
Thanks capt!
You should double up on the hose clamps for any below the waterline connections. There's a reason why these boats are so cheap.
I’ll look at that. Thanks
really nice , looks like way better fit and finish than a Parker
I looked at both and I agree. Thanks for saying.
What is the total length on trailer? hitch to prop...Thanks
32 feet
@@mooseontheloose8956 Which model Venture trailer is that?
@@htd000 hey cap. Thanks for watching. My label has a scratch so hard to tell. I’ll see if I can find paperwork. Maybe COM-6050 or COM-6000
Can you take a measurement from tip of outboard in down position to tip of trailer? Thnx!
Im not sure exactly what your asking. Measure bottom tip of outboard facing trailer and see how many inches until metal of trailer?
@@mooseontheloose8956 sorry let me clear it ip a bit. I was looking to see what the total length is from tip to tip. I have a hard 31 feet in length requirement in my driveway…Anymore than that I will be inching towards my neighbor’s driveway.
@@twinrockk2860 Oh I got you now lol. Its a hair under 32ft. I seen some trailers that have folding tongue. Maybe check that out. Or dont get swim deck option on back.
@@mooseontheloose8956 thank you very much for that info. Get real nice with the neighbor or fold away tongue. Thanks again!
Have taken her out in some chops? How does she handle?
i am in the process to buy one you mind tell me how munch you pay for the boat thanks
80-110 depending on what you get. Thanks
I just purchased mine three weeks ago 130.000 the door with the trailer
How much? Nice boat.
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Pricing here. Thanks for watching cap!
Nice boat! Not too fond of the toilet location.
Thanks capt!
Also 250 San Juan has better toilet layout
what's the price?
Plan on doing a video soon. You can always contact Defiance for updated pricing. Thanks for comment.
AC ?????
Check other video. Thanks for watching
How much
Check out my video where I talk about price. Thanks for watching!
@@mooseontheloose8956 San Juan
this boat has realy good bow flair ,it should be a dry ride ,I can build a all aluminum 25 ft cabin fishing boat for 15,000 for the aluminum , I allways tell people , learn to weld
Poor Moose got hit right in the face!
Whoops! Just noticed that. It must have not hurt him because I didn’t notice in real life. Those magnets are tough. I hit my face once also. Lol. Thanks for watching cap!
So no stove, microwave, Shower...meh
The 250 San Juan has a shower and you can add a stove if you like. I got portable instead. I also plan to just do camp shower. Thanks for comment.
Man. I just found the vid! Yikes! Sry