Help picking a new boat!!

[Wild Thing]

Hey, folks,
I need input on picking a new boat. I've got it narrowed to an Alumacraft Trophy 190, Lund Fisherman 1800 or Crestliner Sportfish 1850.
The boat can be no heavier than 1,500 pounds and no wider than 96 inches due to a boathouse lift. It has to be able to seat six people for cruising (thus models with rear seating) but also be a good fishing platform for walleyes, smallmouth, etc.
These three boats are pretty close in price and size, but what about reliability and function? Please weigh-in with your opinions asap.
There may be other makes/models out there that fit my requirements, so let me know!
Thanks in advance!!!

[Starman]

Wild Thing,
I got the 03' Sportfish 1850. I really have liked the boat overall. I was set up pretty nice for going back and forth from fishing to skiing ect... Couple things I noticed as far as con's. The support under the floor storage hatch doors was poor. At 165 lbs., the hinges began to give with little support. Crestliner fixed that one. The second issue was that the side storage doors could not be opened (much) with the rear bench seat flipped down for fishing. I got the Yamaha 115 hp 4stroke and wish I would have had the 150, but it wasn't out yet when I purchased. Let me know if you have any other Sportfish ??
Starman

[vikes40for60]

I am gonna say all three are way heavier than 1500 lbs. Here is what I found. Now add a 400-500 lb motor.

Crestliner SH 1850 - 1470 lbs
Lund 1800 Fish - 2415 lbs (must inlcude motor)
Trophy 190 - 1580 lbs

[This message has been edited by vikes40for60 (edited 07-09-2004).]

[Wild Thing]

Thanks for the input, guys. I figured more people would have an opinion on which is the better brand.
Actually, Vikes, the lund you mention is the I/O, not the outboard. All three of these are right around 1,500. I need to keep my total weight at 2,800 or less, so counting backward from gas, batteries and outboards, 1,500 is about as heavy as I can go with just the boat.
Thanks again!!

[Spinner1]

"Thanks for the input, guys. I figured more people would have an opinion on which is the better brand."

You won't see too many brand wars onthis one. I think it is because the Alumacraft guys know that Lund makes a fine boat. And the Lund guys know Alumacraft gives you a lot of features for the price. And we all know Crestliner has a fine rep too. There is no junk on your list. You need to study the dimensions, features, price etc and pick the one right for your situation.

[Northlander]

My neighbor just got the Trophy and its one nice boat. It has a bit more passenger room than the Lund. I guess Id go with the Alumacraft in this instance.