The Alumacraft would have been a little less money but the dealer wanted to put it on a trailer I didnt care for.
Alumacraft vs lund quality. I have had Lund owners in my boat and they have been impressed with the quality and the smooth ride of my Alumacraft. X2 I had a similar Lund as you have now upgraded to same size but finished out Alumacraft and ride is worse. Alumacraft is also a very popular choice within this segment as is Crestliner a brand noted for its all-welded construction.
The sport craft has more room for finshing because all the compartments are open without doors but I settled on the Tyee because of how I wanted to mount the downriggers. Both are top quality however Alumacraft does not have the marketing machine or the sponsorship that Lund has therefore more Lunds out there and a higher price. Looked seriously at the sport angler but settled on the Tyee Magnum.
If you are truly down to Lund vs. The prices I got back astonished me. About the boats themselves the Alumacraft was heavier and required a larger and heavier motor but the weight appeared to be invested in a true double-bottom hull versus only a forward section double hull on the.
The max engine rating for the Lund is 115 and the Alumacraft is rated for 150. In fact they won the elite customer service award. Im a Lund guy had Alumacraft Crestliner.
Lund has an excellent reputation in this regard and is part of the reason why it was number one on our list. The exceptional ride of an Alumacraft with the performance of a new Yamaha outboardit doesnt get any better. Alumacraft I would go Alumacraft.
Not saying the Alumacraft wont handle big rough water the Lund will be a bit heavier duty long term. I have a 2006 90 HP ETEC on my current boat which I love low maintenance quiet smooth lotsa power fuel efficient. Our pros call it the Alumacraft Ride.