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c1650h40

Posted 2/13/2008 8:16 PM (#300867 - in reply to #300799)
Subject: Re: Best Aluminum Muskie Boat ?

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Location: WI

Crestliner Fish Hawk series. 1650 or 1750. I've got the 1650 with a 40hp and have a buddy with a 1750 with a 90hp.
For muskie fishing I'll take the Crestliners over the Lunds.

I've fished out of a Lund 17' Pro-V and have a ton more room in a 1650 Crestliner. The buddy with the 1750 was taking a look at a Lund Mr. Pike or the 1750. He chose the 1750 for the price and the amount of open space inside the boat. Not a fan of the wide sides on the older lund models, it gets in the way during a figure 8.

Both the 1650 and 1750 models are extremely stable while on the go and while casting. Tons of open space for fighting muskies and to cast with two or three people in the boat. Nice big livewell. 1650 does fine with a 12v trolling motor. The 1750 needs a 24v.

For speed the 1650 and a 40hp is a feels a little slow 25-28mph. I bought it used so can't complain. Good trolling boat.

Good Luck!