fishhawk vs explorer

[coombia21]

I am looking at getting a 16ft tiller and want to know the difference between a 2001 crestliner fishhawk 1650 and a 2005 lund explorer 1600. Both have a merc 50 4 stroke. What is the comparable alumacraft? Who runs a g3 boat and how do you like it?

What boat would you prefer and why, which one has better options, speed on both pros and cons of each.

Thanks dan

[blakeb]

Alumacrafts option is the Navigator, better value boat than the other two, IMO, i shoped em all. (new)

[FM_Mike]

I have a 2001 Crestliner 1650 sc with a 50hp 4 stroke. Great for trolling and handles big water ok. The 50hp will run with 2 people about 30 mph. Troll all day and again no issues. My next boat will definatly be a Creastliner.

Mike

[eelpout50]

I run a crestliner and like it alot. Your looking a quality boats, all will do well, decide which layout you like and go with it. I went with a crestliner because the front deck is much larger than a lund or alumacraft and i do alot of casting, also no leaky rivets.

[Musky_Madness]

I too run in a Crestliner with no complaints. Storage is great and have a in floor rod locker that I love! Ride is great and handles big water well. Floorplan is easy to maneuver in with 2 people or up to 4 all fishing comfortably. I'm in a 1850 Fishhawk so a little longer than the 1650 but style wise, a great boat! I first fished out of this boat with a guide on Mille Lacs and was surprised he wasn't in a Ranger or something similar and the guide said he'd take a Crestliner over any of those after owning most prior. Only thing that worries me is where are they going now after shutting down the Little Falls plant.

[huntercj]

I got a 2000 16'5 G3 tiller with a 60 horse yamha on it no complaints. I use mine on lake of the woods in some fairly rough water and it handles it real well. I think there a great boat for the money.

[shamalex72]

Only thing that worries me is where are they going now after shutting down the Little Falls plant.

they will be made in New York Mills.

[Northlander]

Th 2005 Explorer and its hull will handle better and be a bit dryer ride for a tiller than a 01 Chrestliner.