Lund vs. Ranger

[Lund1993]

I know i am going to set off some fireworks here but I was wondering advantages/disadvantages of Lund (aluminum only) and Ranger boats. I personally own an older 1993 Pro V but I was hoping for opinions from people that have owned boats for awhile. I just bought mine a month ago. I primarily fish reservoir lakes for walleyes/crappies.

[LLewellin]

Not to be curt but what is the point of this question? You have just purchased your boat correct?

[Golden]

And.....why do I have to move this to the boats section?

[Lund1993]

Just curious because my boat won't last forever and I will need to buy another boat someday. Also alot of people on here seem to own Rangers.

[Junior58er]

Originally Posted by LLewellin

Not to be curt but what is the point of this question? You have just purchased your boat correct?

Correct as this whole area of the forums is about Lunds and Rangers anyhow ........ delete.

[REW]

There is no point in starting a debate.
Suffice to say, that every boat, no matter the material of construction is different when compared to another boat.

There is a difference in ride, a difference in handling, a difference in being wet or dry, a difference in bow, stern, trolling, or back trolling style fishing.

So, any time that you make a boating purchase, you need to consider each and every factor in your boating purchase.

Also, do the very biggest favor for your self that you can ever do when making a boating purchase. Take a potential boat purchase out on the water for a few hours and run the rig in rough, smooth, calm, windy, no wave, big wave, up wind, down wind, cross wind, fast, slow, from the bow, from the stern, get a feel for fishing room, get a feel for cruising room, get a feel for fish handling room in any area that you are likely to use.

Then, after a nice long test - you will be in an excellent position to make a good informative choice on your next boat purchase.

Remember, every boat that you purchase will be a compromise. No boat is perfect in every aspect for what you want to use your boat for. So, you yourself have to decide on what area or areas that you are willing to compromise and then purchase the rig that meets your needs and expectations.

By the way, for the folks and or dealers who tell you that you can not have a test ride, or do a test on a new or used rig - consider this:

Would you ever purchase a new car or truck, without taking the truck or car that you are about to purchase for a test ride, or an identical demo model for a test ride.

In the markets of these days, a boat is generally a considerable investment. Remember, a test ride does not have to be in the same rig that you purchase, but it should be in the same model hull and have a similar powered motor on it for a good comparison.

If you think that you might be making a boating purchase in the winter during a boating show, then do your homework in the fall, before the lakes freeze up and do your test work then.

I hear stories every day about folks who purchase a rig, never given a test ride, and then have huge buyers remorse about some particular feature that would have been discovered very quickly on a test ride that wasn't discovered until after the boats delivery.

Be safe and enjoy.

REW

[bassin08]

Looks like yor "New" boat is good for trolling.