New Boat and Motor

[HarryG]

My 6 year old 50 HP took a dump on my. I am looking to buy a new boat and motor. I am thinking that the motor is the most important consideration. I want a 4 stroke. I have looked at some new boats but I can't see the difference between them. I like the Lunds but I don't see how they are better than some of the other names. Price is the only difference. I know many of you out there will give me some great advice.

[JohnMickish]

It's in the quality of materials and the fit and finish. Whats the difference between a Saturn and a Lexus? Quality of materials and fit and finish.

I think that if price is the number one driving factor look at a Lowe or Tracker, but remember, trade in value and re-saleability has a direct relationship to quality of materials and fit and finish. The major local brands also tend to stand behind their products too.

[Valv]

I am sorry to change subject here and I know it was an example but I had 2 Lexus and I can tell you I rather have the Saturn, what a pile of dump these cars were, I can't believe people that buys them. I have and had many Mercedes and BMW, and I can guarantee those are cars you want to admire, not Lexus....

Ok, back to boat discussion......

[TSCTSC]

OOhh...I beg to disagree. I think that BMW and Mercs have poor fit and finish and even poorer reliability. At least for the current models or models of the last couple of years. In fact, last year, the CEO of Mercedes Benz in Germany had to come out and make a public apology as they had like 1 billion dollars worth of recalls or warranty work done or something like that. Tho' I have no doubt that merc and Bmw have a significant drool factor. But, there is no happiness in ownership in the long run.

As for lexus, cannot really comment for the long run, but so far so good as far as my dad and uncle is concerned.

[gunflint]

I have also been considering a new boat. What it comes down to is what are your needs. Do you fish mostly big water or small? Is rod storage, battery storage, and leg room important? What type of fishing do you do? Is resale value important? What about service?

For years I thought I wanted a Lund but after extensive research it seems that I'll be going with Alumicraft as they produce a model that fits my needs the best. Good luck. Oh yeah, why would you want a 4-stroke?

[Valv]

As I stated I had 2 of them and I can say I know what I am talking, I don't speak for "somebody I know".

Lexus are poor quality German copycat wannabe, trust me....

Anyway this is a thread about boats, no more of this argument, thanks

[TSCTSC]

What motor was it? Was it damaged or did it die due to wear and tear?

[HarryG]

It was a 98 Evnrude. Made by OMC. One of the Cylinders is scored because it did not work and was running on only 2 of 3 cylinders. We never went full speed so it appeared to run OK. The dealer said it was somewhat of a common problem for this modle. We bought it in 2000 and got a good deal but I thought it should last longer than that.

Oh well, just the cost of fishing.

[HarryG]

I think since they are heavier and have a crankcase, they will last longer. Also, 25% better on gas & much more quiet.

[blakjack23]

I agree with Gunflint, a new boat and motor really depends on your needs.

On a side note, Lexus are one of the top cars out there. I don't think anyone can argue that a Toyota product is a bad car. I think Valv just got a couple oddballs that any manufacturer is going to have.

[Valv]

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On a side note, Lexus are one of the top cars out there. I don't think anyone can argue that a Toyota product is a bad car. I think Valv just got a couple oddballs that any manufacturer is going to have.

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