Alumacraft or Crestliner

[bigeyes]

yup, sounds like a ford-chev-dodge debate. All make good stuff with minor differnces to better serve a few differnt needs. I have a lund and hate it. Not because it is bad or lund is bad, but because it does not fit my fishing style. That is my fualt as lund does make some boats that would suit me better but I don't have that kind of money it would take to get one. I prefer a wide boat with a huge front deck as I spend lots of time up front, so for me Crestliner is a better fit for a budget boat. I also like the huge doors on the compartments because I always have a battle on my hands when I try to fit stuff in my current boat compartments. Like I said in the grand scheme of things pretty minor differences!

[marknamy]

analyzer,
Same prop as you're running, 13 1/4 x 21.

44mph at 6500rpm WOT. I'll be putting a 13 1/4 x 23 on for the opener next weekend.

I agree with the fact that structurally all boats are generally the same. I think the deciding factor many times is layout and $$$. I will say that as far as the Crestliners go the 17 degree hull is a far dryer ride than the 11 degree.

[g3angler]

I agree that you need to look around at other brands than the big three. I own a G3 v180 from Yamaha boat company and this is the best boat that i have ever owned. Owned a Lund long time ago and my brother-in-law owns a Crestliner that he would like to get rid of. So my 2 cents is just look around and you maybe surprised at what other manufactures make.

[cooldude]

I saw a Starcraft Pro-Elite 1800. I must say it looked pretty nice, and had a huge gas tank! However, there are few dealers that carry it close by where I live, and I have a hunch that it is more expensive than Aluma. or Crest.

[little buddy]

there is no Non- Smoker Craft. ere!ar ar ar

[Guest]

My two cents...I was in this situation 3 years ago. I bought the Crestliner Fishhawk 1750 with a 115 Johnson for value, price and performance. I like the boat. The one thing that bites is the boat dealer made me buy a 40# thrust trolling motor because the boat came as a package. Not sure why they'd package a 1750 with a trolling motor that's fit for a 14 foot boat without decking but the price was right. Boat works well on big water and for chasing fish shallow.

[early007]

I think the new crestliners are pretty sweet.

[NELS-BELLS]

I bought my Crestliner new in 98 and love it. I haven't had any problems with it and I fish in it alot. My next boat will be another Crestliner. I especially like the looks of the smooth, sleak welded hull versus the rivoted boats. Sort of looks like a more expensive fiberglass boat. I also think the graphics on the Crestliners are better looking. Just my 5 cents worth.

Nels

[zepman]

Anybody have any thoughts about MirroCraft boats as long as the subject has changed a little.