Lund vs Alumacraft......pros & cons of each

[Coolhawg6622]

So after deciding to quit lurking around here for yrs I decided to register and chime in.....here are my personal thoughts..

I have been a Lund guy for 30 plus yrs.....all with omc motors.....I came into the market for a new rig this spring and started looking after Christmas and decided that my interest would be directed to either a new Lund Rebel XS or an Alumacraft Classic, both with a tiller. Because the live-wells are in the front and for the size thats plenty of boat for my needs.

After looking at each, at multiple dealers all over Wisconsin, I started dealing on a new Alumacraft as the deal breaker for the Lund was that mercury motor. Having been a Merc Employee in fondy, they wont get a nickle of my $$, ever. Now before you chime in and say go to Jerry's or a dealer that will hang a different motor I will say I thought about that, and did, but, I am not willing to lose all the rebates for changing thus making the rig, at least, $3k more at a minimum. for not alot of more room. So after not finding the deal that I liked I happened to talk to a guy from Minnesota and he said call Lacannes.....which I did....and I gotta say, so far, over the phone, they have earned my bus!! Boat should be in by the end of the month! Ordered the color and trailer I wanted with a new Yamaha....cant wait.

And to the guy above....I havent talked to a dealer that new much about what they were selling....a local dealer has a 2016 and wanted to argue that it was a 17....its not rocket science...look at the transom!! Wow

Great site and I plan on more lurking!! Thanks for all the help as you have contributed alot!!!

To the Wisconsin dealers that I tried....they could take a lesson in customer service from lacannes, thus far any way....evidently they dont want to sell boats I guess........

[That Minnesota guy]

You will not be disappointed in LaCannes.

[ifish267]

"Quote"Having been a Merc Employee in fondy, they wont get a nickle of my $$, ever.

CH, For a guy with two posts i would certainly like you to elaborate on this comment. A lot of guys on here run mercs and are very happy, including myself. Is it personal? The way they treat employees? Quality control? I would like to know.

[Coolhawg6622]

Originally Posted by ifish267

"Quote"Having been a Merc Employee in fondy, they wont get a nickle of my $$, ever.

CH, For a guy with two posts i would certainly like you to elaborate on this comment. A lot of guys on here run mercs and are very happy, including myself. Is it personal? The way they treat employees? Quality control? I would like to know.

Not sure 2 posts has to do with anything? like saying a guy with a couple hundred posts shouldnt ask??

And there ALOT of guys that love there Merc!! Good but Dont care!! I wont have one, ever, and dont need to go into detail about it as its just my .02.....you like it so own it! I wont and never will!

[hooli004]

You made a very wise choice going to LaCanne's Marine for an Alumacraft. I personally believe you also made a very wise move getting a Yamaha. Congrats and welcome aboard!

Originally Posted by Coolhawg6622

Not sure 2 posts has to do with anything? like saying a guy with a couple hundred posts shouldnt ask??

And there ALOT of guys that love there Merc!! Good but Dont care!! I wont have one, ever, and dont need to go into detail about it as its just my .02.....you like it so own it! I wont and never will!

Hey relax, the guy was just asking why you had that opinion. You feel pissy go on the Huffington post. Tough guy!

Originally Posted by Coolhawg6622

And to the guy above....I havent talked to a dealer that new much about what they were selling....a local dealer has a 2016 and wanted to argue that it was a 17....its not rocket science...look at the transom!! Wow


To the Wisconsin dealers that I tried....they could take a lesson in customer service from lacannes, thus far any way....evidently they dont want to sell boats I guess........

Was it M&J Marine? LMAO.