Royal Blue Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 I'm probably going to pull the trigger on a boat very soon. I've been torn on buying an older glass boat and ordering a new tin boat. I realize that I can get a lot more boat going the older route, but my time on the water is so limited, that I want to spend it fishing and not messing with the boat. Anyone have any experience with Alumacraft? I really like what I see with them.
kjackson Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 I'm sure others will have more experience. I've not owned one, but I did have a loaner for a few months when I worked for Bass & Walleye Boats magazine. I also did a couple test runs on other models. My experience is very positive...Alumacraft is a top line boat in both design and construction. As I'm going to be in the market for a new boat, I'm looking at Alumacraft, Lund and Crestliner as primary brands. Lund will be the most expensive of the lot... dtrs5kprs 1
Royal Blue Posted January 31, 2017 Author Posted January 31, 2017 21 minutes ago, kjackson said: Lund will be the most expensive of the lot... That's why I've taken them off of the list. I've looked hard at G3, Tracker, and Ranger, but keep coming back to the Alumacraft.
Smithvillesteve Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Alumacraft is a high quality "tin boat". I have a Lund and you simply cannot beat my boat up!! I wanted a deep V aluminum boat since I go to Canada every year, had little boys fishing out of it, and fish rough water at Stockton. The only negative I have had is a deep V has a tendency to swing a little bit when running the trolling motor. When my boys are done with their college I will be looking to upgrade. I wouldnt hesitate to go Alumacraft. dtrs5kprs 1
Ketchup Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Few questions...Budget amount, length of boat, HP rating, and your location? Answers to those question will help point ya in the right direction. I just helped a guy out with the same delima. He had a $20,000 budget, was set on a 115 HP motor atleast 18'. Ended up buying a Crestliner VT18. My next boat will also be a Crestliner. Check them out you wont be disappointed. Ive owned countless Aluminum bass style boats and have alot of personal experiences i could help ya with. TinBoats BassClub. An aluminum only bass club. If interested in info send me a PM.
Royal Blue Posted January 31, 2017 Author Posted January 31, 2017 Id say that my budget is $13-20K. I live in Ozark. I've been looking at 17-18 foot models and this may sound crazy, but I've been torn about looking at models with 40hp so I can hit Fellows Lake in addition to the others. I have several friends with nicer glass boats so I can always go with them, but my son is really getting into the outdoors and he's 11. We need our own ride. I just can't go buy a new glass boat with 3 kids and one almost in college. I used to have a 21 ft Cobra with a 200hp Yamaha. I just don't think I need something that crazy these days. I just ordered a Crestliner brochure. They've been on my radar too.
Ketchup Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 One of our guys fished out of a Crestliner VT17. I fished with him several times and loved everything about his boat. Whites Marine Center in Nemo on Pomme De Terre is an excellent dealer. They have several models in stock and would be glad to answer any questions. TinBoats BassClub. An aluminum only bass club. If interested in info send me a PM.
Smalls21 Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 just make sure it has a black engine on the back of it
nomolites Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Went through the same process when I bought mine....Lund, Crestliner, and Alumacraft are all excellent boats. I settled on an 1850 Fish Hawk with TWO black motors(actually three counting the 24v) and am quite satisfied. Mike Smalls21 1
Royal Blue Posted January 31, 2017 Author Posted January 31, 2017 47 minutes ago, Ketchup said: One of our guys fished out of a Crestliner VT17. I fished with him several times and loved everything about his boat. Whites Marine Center in Nemo on Pomme De Terre is an excellent dealer. They have several models in stock and would be glad to answer any questions. I've seen some of theirs on Craigslist. I'll have to drive up there and check them out.
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