Anyone own or previously owned any of these boats?

Hello –

So I narrowed down my boat search to what I want/need thanks for all the advice/info on here. I am wondering if anyone has owned or own any 3 of these boats or fished out of them. What are some pros/cons? Also, I have heard mixed reviews saying that a 25 HP on these boats actually perform better than a 40 HP. Anyone have any experience there also? I know Mercury makes the “Bigfoot” but I don’t really know what that adds to the motor so any advice on that would be great. I am looking for a 2000 – 2005, with a 4 stroke and hoping to keep it under $6,000.

1. Lund Rebel – 16.5′
2. Crestliner Angler – 16′
3. Alumacraft Lunker or Classic

I am just looking for a smaller fishing boat. I usually fish by myself or with one person at the most and fish on smaller lakes – 200 acres or less. Lot of bass/panfish is what I target. I don’t want to get on the Lund vs Crestliner vs Alumacraft debate. I am just wondering if one boat is wider than the other? Or just basic information that might help. Thanks.

Chad

My previous boat was a 1973 Lund Rebel with a 35hp johnson on it and it still hurts me to this day that I had to sell it to get a bigger one for the family. They are a vary strong and maintenance free boat but Im sure that the others are great boats also.

I have an Alumacraft 165Magnum tiller w 60hp Yammi which is just a wider version of what ur looking for and with wide gunwales too.
One reccomendation would be find one that has a livewell in the center. Mine is off to the side and it sure sucks that I can’t use it unless I want to be all kiddywampus. Most of the time I just use enough water to keep the fish wet in the deadbox. -mark

Currently own a ’96 lund rebel with a 25 merc. A very good fishing boat for most situations, perfect for fishing two people and a kid in the center seat. I fish many times alone and it is very easy to launch in and out of the water.
This is not a big water boat but for 75% of the time it is just right and easy to tow and low cost to operate.
You won’t go wrong owning a rebel, you should find one in good shape for $4000 or $4500.

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Currently own a ’96 lund rebel with a 25 merc. A very good fishing boat for most situations, perfect for fishing two people and a kid in the center seat. I fish many times alone and it is very easy to launch in and out of the water.
This is not a big water boat but for 75% of the time it is just right and easy to tow and low cost to operate.
You won’t go wrong owning a rebel, you should find one in good shape for $4000 or $4500.

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So you think a 2002 Crestliner Angler SC with a 2003 4 stroke 25 HP BigFoot Mercury, with a Front trolling motor, Fish Locator, for $5,500 is too much money?

In 2000 the Crestliner 1650 Fishhawk was the widest 16…I was leaning toward the Lund 17 Mr Pike at the time…but the boats you listed are not in the Fishhawk, Mr. Pike class. They will not be near as wide.

I own a rebel use it with 25 yammi 2 stroke runs great. stabil and good speed. rated to 45 it would fly withthat i think. great boat.

My dad’s buddy runs alumacraft. They are nice on smooth water and get a little more speed than the lund but when it come to 2 to 4 foot waves just as well pack them away. They will bounce you to death. Roughest ride in my life I have had was in his alumacraft boat.

The only other experience in that list are the lunds. That is what we have run forever and have had excellent luck with them. Dad’s buddy has a Crestliner and has had good luck with it also.

Just listed on craigslist Eau Claire WI

Lund Rebel 40 Yamaha 4 stroke trailer $5500

offer less

Good Luck
http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/boa/1633888356.html

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Just listed on craigslist Eau Claire WI

Lund Rebel 40 Yamaha 4 stroke trailer $5500

offer less

Good Luck

Thanks Putt2win…I emailed and asked for pictures and what year it was also.

http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/boa/1633888356.html

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i currently run a 2007 Alumacraft Classic 165cs. it has been a good boat for me. it handles anything i fish, and that goes from the river, to small lakes, to mille lacs, and on a rough day, it is just fine.

as far as the comment about putting a boat away with 2-3 ft waves…i have the viewpoint, that i can fish mille lacs in just about any conditions in a 14ft vhull with a 15hp if i wanted to. safety in any boat comes down to the person behind the controls.

it has a 70hp yamaha on it, and the fastest it has run is 34 downriver. but it averages 31-32 downriver and 30-31 upriver, with two guys, full livewell and full fishing load. with 4 guys, a full tank, full livewell and full catfishing load, it will still run 29mph.

do i want something bigger and faster? Yes, but this boat is more then capable for anything you say you will be fishing in.

just my $.02

Many Crestliners in the family, never problem. You should be looking at the fishhawks too, they are wider than anything else on your list

My first new boat was a 95 Lunker V16 LTD, with a 40 Evinrude tiller. Pretty denty boat for the money. first 3 out of it. Great boat. Used it for 5 years, then went to a 1750 Fishawk with a Side Console, now running a 20′ 202TS. I would consider the 1650 Fishhawk as a great “in-between” boat. 16.5 long, but wider like the bigger boats… Lots of room. 1750 fish’s small water well to if you have the room.
Last fall I came full circle, picked up a 89 Lunker V16 LTD for winter fishing, small lakes, and use during the hunting season.