16' Deep V Tiller Recommendations

[MrGiggles]

Shortly after I bought my current boat the thought of upgrading has been on my mind, and it looks like it could be in the cards later this summer, maybe into fall.

I have a 14' Alumacraft Semi-V with a 25 Johnson. It's done everything I've asked of it and has been a great boat, but I'm looking for something a little bigger, and definitely a deep V. Something easy on gas, easy to load with one person, and easy pulling.

As far as layout goes, I just want an open floor, casting deck up front, and a Livewell. 

I'd like a 30-40hp outboard, Yamaha preferably. Electric start, power trim is nice but not a necessity.

What are some good brands and dealers to look into?

I have spent some time looking at G3, Alumacraft, and Tracker. They all seem pretty decent.

My budget is looking at 10k, give or take. New seems like the best option. I haven't seen much at all that meets what I want locally, mostly just flat bottoms and bass boats. 

[Gavin]

The outfitter we used in Canada last year seems to be really fond of G3 Aluminum V hulls equipped wtih Yamaha F40 tiller 4 strokes. Those rocky Canadian lakes can be really tough on boats & motors and they use their equipment hard. They were quiet, and comfortable to fish out of, but I don't know the cost.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[kjackson]

Crestliner is an obvious one, and so is Lund, but the sticker on the Lund may be a shock...

I'm looking at Alumacraft; they are pretty good boats and less expensive than some others.  

[MrGiggles]

I did a little more playing around. 

Lowe, Crestliner, and Tracker only offer Mercury, so that puts them lower on the list for a package deal.

The G3 Guide V167 and V150 are very attractive, but they don't show the price online. 

The Alumacraft Summit 165 is also a great looking boat.

Makes me wonder if it would be worth it to try and buy a Lowe or Crestliner without the motor, and buy it separately. It's not like installing a tiller motor is a lot of work.

[Gavin]

 We were fishing the G3 Guide 167T models up in Canada at Camp Quetico...They probably have 15 or more of them. Vinyl instead of carpet, no wind screens...Just a bare bones solid boat with lots of storage. Easy to fish 3 out of one.

 

 

[rps]

I fished from an Alumacraft 1650 Navigator tiller with a 75hp evinrude for 6 years and loved it. I only sold it because my wife insisted I get a steering wheel boat. You would love one of theirs.

[jdmidwest]

I have been in this boat several times. Some of his ideas are good.

Ultimate Walleye Boat

[fishinwrench]

The king of all tiller V bottom fishing boats is the old Lowe Lunker V.  They were made in 14 and 16ft versions, all are built like a tank, easily customizable, and there are a bunch of them out there for sale.   Nothing on them to rot or suffer from sun/rain exposure, so anything this side of a 1982 should fit the bill. 

[dan hufferd]

I have a friend who owns an Alumaweld, outstanding boat no plastic, or fiberglass in that thing. It is built like a tank, he traded his Lund in on it, if that says anything.

[MrGiggles]

I ended up getting an 84 Tracker Tournament V17 with a 60hp Merc a month ago on Facebook.

It's been a project, but the price was right. It's a little longer and wider than I wanted, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.