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Location: Columbus, Georgia | I can understand wanting to purchase a newer model. If it were me, I would feel better served if I purchased the newest boat that I could (afford) that was properly rigged and had what I wanted.
If you want a Crestliner for that larger deck ... then find one. You can easily find a 115HP that is matched with a Fish Hawk 1750. You might go so far as to find a 2003 that has a kicker motor as well, or maybe a boat a couple of years older would have a 4-stroke for the main engine and then you could troll with that as well.
Newer is great, but when you have a boat that is not properly rigged, underpowered, or missing key components that you feel you need to fit your style of fishing ... you can become unhappy and start building resentments that you did not do this-or-that.
I believe that Lunds are great trolling boats. If you spend most of your time casting -- consider going with a Crestliner to get those additional inches across the beam.
If you can ascertain at least an approximate number of hours that have been put on an engine, you will be much better served in making a more informed decision. A 2002 could have less hours than a 2005 that has been used as a guide boat for a season. I understand that being able to purchase an extended warranty on an engine is an important factor, and that you still might be able to do so if you found a 2005.
Craig
Edited by cjrich 5/9/2007 10:04 AM
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