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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hiya,
No doubt either hull will do well. What I see is a comparison of apples to oranges based upon the design of each boat (gunnels in particular) I have ridden in both models, and really there is not going to be any significant difference in ride quality. As many have mentioned, if you are looking to only have the boat a few years the Lund will hold it's value better...but in my humble opinion, that is due more to the name than anything. For some reason, there is just something about having a Lund... Just like having an I pod over some other mp3 player...its just not the same thing.
One major thing Alumacraft has over Lund, though...you have the option of what brand motor to put on it. Being Alumacraft is an independently owned company, you are not limited to motor options. Your dealer might limit that to an extent, but having the CHOICE to put a Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha, Mercury, Evinrude, Tohatsu, Nissan, etc on the back is huge. With lund, you have one choice...mercury. Mercury is not a bad brand by any means... but you don't have a choice for the most part. If you choose to go with something else, you pay through the nose to have the prerig taken off, and the new stuff installed....not cheap.
I would agree with an earlier post...get in the boats and see what you like and don't like about each one. Weigh your options (and your pocketbook) and go with the one you feel you will get the most out of. Lots of things to look at (rigging electronics, your fishing station layout, gear storage, etc...
Both boats are built rock solid....
One thing I would keep in mind, though, is that in big wind, all boats will be wet to some extent, depending on which way of travel and how you choose to operate the boat.
find the one that suits you best and go for it. Enjoy the shopping!!
Steve |
