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Originally Posted by A.H.
Thinking of upgrading my boat. I currently have a Lund 1625 Rebel XLSS. Want to upgrade to a full windshield and more power. What are the pros and cons of both.
Thanks
AH
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There's a few brands like Lund, Alumacraft, Crestliner and Princecraft that are going to be excellent high quality boats. 3 of these companies are owned by Brunswick Marine.
I'd give you a few things to consider ....
1) Sit it in, play with stuff, look at storage and layout .... get a feel for the boat. Look at the quality of the hinges, latches, cubby holes, canvas and other things that you wouldn't normally look at.
2) Get as much power as the boat is rated for, max HP and, if given the option go with a Honda or Yamaha engine - these things are bullet proof.
3) Check out things like the trailer weight rating, LED lights?, retractable straps, solid double bunks, etc... the quality brands will stand out from the cookie cutter cheaper boats and last longer for you.
4) Don't let anyone talk you into or out of welded versus riveted like that's a big difference - because, frankly, it's not. Quality construction matters, not method of construction as it pertains to how they joint hull sheathing.
5) Grade of Aluminium is as important as thickness - once again, a few real garbage boats boast thicker aluminium hulls yet this same brand is a proven leaker with the highest rate of customer complaints (I refrained from mentioning any brand names here for obvious reasons).
I am a Lund guy ..... but a Alumacraft, if it's better for you, is also a quality boat ..... you really can't go wrong here.