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Conference wahoo::fishing

Title:Fishing Notes- Archived
Notice:See note 555.1 for a keyword directory of this conference
Moderator:DONMAC::MACINTYRE
Created:Fri Feb 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Sep 20 1991
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1660
Total number of notes:20970

1612.0. "Looking for info on LUND boats" by KOALA::HILLSON (RISC-y business) Wed Jun 05 1991 14:41

	Greetings,
		
		Anyone have any experience with the LUND line of boats.
	I'm looking at a 14' deluxe(?) (open layout)with a 9.9 hp.but
	not sure what to look out for.
        Any info would be greatly appreciated.


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1612.1good repDONMAC::MACINTYRETerminal AnglerFri Jun 07 1991 13:218
    All I can offer on Lunds is about what I offered to the smokercraft 
    note, they have a good rep.  From what I've seen on print and on the
    tube, the 14-16' Lund semi-v is the standard boat for most northern 
    country outfitters/guides.
    
    SSS, you still out there?  You have a Lund - how is it holding up?
    
    -donmac 
1612.2Good solid boats, LundHYEND::POPIENIUCKFri Jun 07 1991 13:3910
    I looked at LUND boats two years ago before buying my Sea Nymph.  My
    impression of the Lunds was of a boat that was VERY strong and well
    made, heavy duty and fairly simply (plain layout, not many extra
    frills).  This might also explain why it is used a lot by outfitters;
    low maintenance and it will take a beating from constant use.  If I
    hadn't wanted some of the extras, I would have bought the Lund.  Seen
    lots of em way up north.
    
    Pete
    
1612.3Me and my LundMSDOA::CUZZONEClear the ropes!Mon Jun 10 1991 09:5328
    Yep,
    
    I'm still here.  I didn't reply right away since my Lund is not the
    model in question - I have a Tyee; a bowrider with a front deck
    conversion.  Mine just celebrated its 4th birthday and I haven't had
    any problems.  Nothing's broken, nothing's falling apart.  The reputation 
    is deserved: Lunds are solid as a rock (but float better).  They are not
    popular here - I've seen one other in Tennessee; there is no local dealer 
    but folks are familiar with them via The In-Fisherman and Babe Winkelman
    shows.  We'll see if that matters at trade-in time.
    
    Drawbacks - The paint job makes for a prettier boat initially but looks
    bad after it's been banged up.  I docked mine on the Conn river one
    summer and tore up the paint job on the docks/other boats/etc. and
    ended up with a slime coat that took 2 seasons to remove.  The other
    drawback is that they sell for a premium.  I only had one local
    dealership in WMass and they gave me a discounted price and said take
    it or leave it.  I could have had a lot of other boats for less but had
    already made up my mind. 
    
    I agree with the comments re:outfitters up north - I don't think they
    would be so prevalent if they were not so sturdy and dependable.  Good
    boat for big water.  The only boat I've seen comparable to my Lund is a
    Nordic Crestliner - just as solid and looks prettier - no rivets
    either!
    
    Good Luck,
    -SSS-
1612.4LUND is EXCELLENT !SALEM::MAZEROLLEMon Jun 10 1991 11:267
    I also have a Lund (16.5 Tyee). I think its a great boat for fishing
    and secondarily as a "family" boat. Mine is a 1989, my friend has an 87
    Fiberglass 17' model and it's a real beauty of a boat. I went to
    Minnesota to buy mine (better prices - MUCH). I would recommend them
    highly.
    Don.      ps. sorry for the slow respones I hadn't been in the file for
                  a while.