Ridgerunner7 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 I own a 16' Lund Rebel V bottom boat with a 30 HP Merc, fish finder, trolling motor. Its a v bottom that tappers flat towards the back. A nice boat, but I think I need more. I bought it 4 years ago for 3500$ and it was worth 5800$ at the time. The motor had virtually no hours on it and it was bought in 1996. My friend is selling a 1994 16' Nitro Tournament Rick Clunn Edition with a 60HP Tracker Merc equiped with trolling motor and 2fish finders for 4999$. I might be able to get him to drop it a little possibly 4500$. His boat is in immaculate condition with new batteries and updated equipment. My question is...which boat will handle bigger water better. I take my Lund out on Lake Erie in 1-2 foot waves. Will the Nitor be a more solid boat for big water? I know it's not a big water boat, but will it be more versatile than my boat? Don't know what boats are selling for, but I'd have to get at least 3000$ for mine before I could buy his. What's your advise? Quote
Sfritr Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Nitro may look sparkly but keep the LUND. If you were solely fishing inland lakes I would say maybe but the LUND will probably outlast the Nitro Quote
Ridgerunner7 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Posted June 25, 2009 Why do you say that? Out last? Is the Nitro not a good boat? I fish inland lakes mostly, but go out on the Detroit River and/or Lake Erie occasionally but only a few miles out. My fishing partner recently bought a boat that's a bit more equiped to handle the big lake so I feel we have a better option than my lund. My lund feels more like a glorified john boat. I'll probably take your advice, but could you guys just explain a bit more? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 25, 2009 Super User Posted June 25, 2009 A Lund will last a lifetime. A 15 year old entry level Nitro is on its last leg. Quote
Super User Tin Posted June 25, 2009 Super User Posted June 25, 2009 A Lund will last a lifetime. A 15 year old entry level Nitro is on its last leg. x2 Quote
Ridgerunner7 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Posted June 25, 2009 Wouldn't the Nitro last if it has been taken care of properly? This think looks new. I has a ton of hours on it, but he was meticulous with everything. Quote
Uncle Leo Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 I own a Nitro, for big water I would go with a Lund. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted June 25, 2009 Super User Posted June 25, 2009 Wouldn't the Nitro last if it has been taken care of properly? This think looks new. I has a ton of hours on it, but he was meticulous with everything. Honestly, it sounds like you already have your heart set on getting the boat from your friend. Lund boats are pretty much bullet proof. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 25, 2009 Super User Posted June 25, 2009 I own a 16' Lund Rebel V bottom boat with a 30 HP Merc, fish finder, trolling motor. Its a v bottom that tappers flat towards the back. A nice boat, but I think I need more. I bought it 4 years ago for 3500$ and it was worth 5800$ at the time. The motor had virtually no hours on it and it was bought in 1996.My friend is selling a 1994 16' Nitro Tournament Rick Clunn Edition with a 60HP Tracker Merc equiped with trolling motor and 2fish finders for 4999$. I might be able to get him to drop it a little possibly 4500$. His boat is in immaculate condition with new batteries and updated equipment. My question is...which boat will handle bigger water better. I take my Lund out on Lake Erie in 1-2 foot waves. Will the Nitor be a more solid boat for big water? I know it's not a big water boat, but will it be more versatile than my boat? Don't know what boats are selling for, but I'd have to get at least 3000$ for mine before I could buy his. What's your advise? No. Quote
DawsonH Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 That boat of your friends is not worth what he is asking for it. And you probably wouldn't get 3k for yours either. Keep the one you have. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted June 25, 2009 Super User Posted June 25, 2009 Dude listen to these guys , if you didn't want their advice , you should not have asked. Quote
Ridgerunner7 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Posted June 25, 2009 I am listening. I haven't made my mind up at all. I was just surprised by the answers. The Rebel is a narrow semi v. Seems like more of a glorified john boat, but it has been very dependable. I just wanted people to explain a bit more so I understood. Quote
Pounce Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 The old Nitro's have a reputation as being a cheap made mass produced boat. Save your money and get a good boat. (Ranger Z) You'll be a lot happier. ;D Quote
Ridgerunner7 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Posted June 26, 2009 I know it sounds like I want the Nitro and maybe I do a little bit, but I don't want to make a mistake. My fishing partner recently bought a deep V more equiped for bigger water so I doubt we'll use mine much anymore on the big water. His Nitro has been on every popular big bass lake in the country. Lots of hours logged in, but he's also taken great care of it. Yearly tune ups, cleaning after each use...the thing looks almost new. They are both Mercury motors so that should be a big difference, but maybe it is. I have very few hours logged on my lund, but there are tons logged on his Nitro, but he's definitely taken better care of his. I will mostly fish inland lakes with the occasional Detroit River or Lake St Clair. I like my Lund, but it's a small boat. Doesn't handle 3 footers very well, long and narrow. I can't do a lot of the fishing I like from the lund too. Too tipsy to fish standing up in 1-2 foot waves...cant flip tubes or jigs because you sit to low compared to the sides. Seems like it would be a good compliment boat to the V bottom my buddy just purchased. I could be dead wrong because I don't know squat about bass boats, but I'd be ticked if I bought a junker. I've fished off his boat an it feels real good. He said 4000$. Only two people have recomended making the switch and a few said they would go either way. 80% say stick with the Lund. It has been a good boat...just worried we'll never use it now that my buddy bought his. > Quote
Sfritr Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 All I am saying is save a little money.... I have an 18 ft Stratos and I won't even take it out on the big water in 3+ footers. Outta my comfort zone. If you fish more smaller lakes like 50 to 2000acre lakes the Nitro may be a good choice if it was well mainained. Money is tight everywhere. Save a buck if you can. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 26, 2009 Super User Posted June 26, 2009 You're basically looking at a meticulously maintained Chevy Aveo with 300,000 miles on it. If you want that, then go for it. Its a mistake to buy that boat. Quote
FishDontLikeMe1301600221 Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 The old Nitro's have a reputation as being a cheap made mass produced boat. Save your money and get a good boat. (Ranger Z)You'll be a lot happier. ;D x2,my dad got one in 97 it took a sh!@ in 2005,now hes got a stratos (d@mn sexy boats).id keep the lund,they are built like hummers and its ment for deeper rough water (erie) my pops nitro was more ment for shallows and flats,in the deep it was a rough ride and taking big waves all your stuff was gettin soaked.just my $.02 Quote
Ridgerunner7 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Posted June 27, 2009 Thanks for the advice. Keeping the lund. Quote
Dave D Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 I'd stick with the Lund as well, it can fish anywhere! Plus remember, you can't always bank on your buddy being available to go out with his boat. My .02. Dave Quote
Triton21 Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 Thanks for the advice. Keeping the lund. Wise choice! Kelley Quote
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