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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Alumacraft had the 2xb hull system before lund.
I have nothing against any of the boats mentioned...they all are great rigs and you get so many options to choose from.
You can consider some of the "selling points" of all brands are just that...selling points to try and dissuade you from one and lead you to another. Example: Lund's double riveted seams. Tested to withstand 40,000 pounds before they break. Alumacraft has single welds tested to 25,000 pounds. Honestly...you think you can put 25,000 pounds of force on any seam?
Welds VS rivets: Both ways on this... it can be argued that welds do not expand or contract well, thus cracking could be an issue. rivets can leak, but the idea of rivets overall is the allowance of contraction and expansion due to water and weather temps. Rivets allow some movement without cracking.
Worrall hit the nail on the head...much of what you see out there in terms of durability is dependent on the driver at the helm. Those who beat the heck out of their boats learn real quick what holds up and does not and choose accordingly based upon their experiences.
Any boat you choose will do really well if you take care of it, be easy on it in rough conditions, etc...and it will last you a lifetime. It's all about personal preference in what you want for features in the boat.
Steve |
