RangerGuy

Good to hear from somebody that has purchased from them, thanks Lew & Raf Thanks guys she's gonna be awesome! We already have a trip booked to LakAir! Gonna be a long 6-8 weeks HEHEHE!

I don't think the turn noise would spook anymore fish that your prop tearing through shallow weeds or just running the motor in general when shallow.

Oh man! I had my first smelt last year.. they are awesome!!.. I got 1 ziplock left in the freezer. I now have a craving HAHA!

I'm totally pumped! It's maxed out at 75hp for a tiller and yamaha lists a lighter wieght than the optimax for 75hp.. I'll never understand why they lower the ratings for tillers when most engines in this class wieght the same. Well the area's I hunt just opened way up ... Also, I can now take both my retrievers with me when in the big boat. Sinker if you want to see a cool rig go to YouTube and search for TeamClaimer (it's an inside joke LOL!) That's me getting used to the Mud Motor and Momarsh. She's pretty cool.

Well, pulled the trigger YEHAA!! I ended up dealing with Hastings Marine. They aren't the cheapest but they are in the ball park and seem to want to work with me. I'm more concerned with service quality and after sale support than price if they are reasonable compared to other quotes. I did collect a bunch of quotes last year but we decided to wait until this year. So I only talked to the shops that gave the best from price last year this year. So far other than shops in the US only 1 replied and when I request another with specific options and an apology for not being more specific on the previous request eveb they didn't reply. Hastings is the only place that gave me a few quotes, so they get the sale This is what we got coming. 2012 Lund 1800 Alaskan in the Fall Marsh color -I cancelled the wetlands option while it looks awesome I don't feel it's worth $1400 2012 Yamaha 4-Stroke Tiller Yamaha Tachometer Snap on cockpit cover Extra Seat,Post & base 4- Pro Track Brackets. ( I'm hoping to make more myself out of aluminum some how LOL! ) Shorelander Trailer with loading guides and spare tire. I'm nervous going with the yamaha 4 stroke. I'm not sure what the performance is going to be like. I'm coming from a 89 60HP Johnson on a 17' Ranger Tiller that did 37mph with 2 people most of the time. I know I won't miss the noise or smoke LOL! but if it's a pig getting on plane I know I won't be happy, I don't expect to do 40MPH but mid to high 30's would be nice. Super excited to run a new boat! I've read some threads where guys can pole these in 6 inches of water that's awesome for duck hunting. I'm sure were gonna get a lot of birds this year. Now I got big water and skinny water covered for ducks as I have a Momarsh Fatboy DP with a 7HP stump jumper mud motor in the fleet as well. Now to start researching electronics. Thank you everybody for the input!!!!

nice!!! I used to fish from a belly boat for smallies. you'll love it. nothing like having a 4 pound smallmouth wrap around your legs on an ultralight with a rapala sticking out of his mouth hahaha!

Thanks Sinker I will call them today.

Didn't read the all the post but maybe the button is no good. If you have meter that test connectivity you could confirm the button is closing the circuit?

Yet another update! Last one until I put the money down haha! Looks like I've been talking to the wrong dealers. Spoke to Bay City Marine in Hamilton and he made me an offer I'm 98% I'm gonna take it. 2012 Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller (Fall Marsh Color) 75 OptiMax with Big Tiller 1 Extra Seat Trailer with load bunks & spare Mooring Cover 19,400 before tax Lots of money for an aluminum boat, I can't get over the cost of these boats I never figured a general purpose Fishing/Hunting boat could be so expensive. Boy, do I have sellers remorse selling my old ranger tiller HAHAHA! Thought it wasn't worth repowering a 20 yr old hull.. THAT WAS A MISTAKE! Thank you everybody again for the opinions and suggestions

Well, after a few days of requesting quotes.. this might not be such a bad deal. LOL! I'm calling a dealer that gave me quote of 18,000 last year. We'll see what he says. After doing some more math a new one (current pricings) would be about 9 grand more after tax before Trolling motors, depth finder & batteris OUCH! HEHE!

Well dealer is refusing to go back to the owner for a better price. So I'm walking away, I guess the hunt continues.

Thank you everyone for the input... I don't care for the trolling motor or bow depthfinder so those will need to be replaced anyways. I haven't had much to post the last couple of years but I know I can always come here for good/interesting opinions on things like this. I calling today and tell him I need a better price.

Ok I finally found a used 1800 Lund Alaskan that's not sold already. I need some help making an informed descision. This is the forum I know I can get honest opinions. Seller has agreed to sell it for 17,500 was asking 18,600. This seems way high for a 6 year old boat. I mean last year I got a quote for a 2011 1800 Alaskan tiller/75 optimax for 18,300 + tax with trailer and mooring cover. Am I being un-reasonable expecting them to come down some more? I've included the pictures below. There is one of the keel I believe is a crack but my contact is saying it's not a crack. This boat is a 12 hour drive from me so I need to be as sure as possible before commiting. 2006 Lund 18 Alaskan SS in Wetlands camo finish Yamaha 90 4 stroke (Like new Approx. 40 hours on motor) Karavan bunk trailer spare tire trailer load guides VHF radio Minnkota 55# maxxum trolling motor 3 camo seats bimini top boarding ladder transom saver lund mooring cover compass Lowrance 332C color locator/GPS on dash Lowrance X50 0n bow

Thanks irishfield, I guess I knew that but hoped I was wrong HAHA!

Hi Everyone, I'm having trouble finding an answer to this question. I figure this is the place to ask the question I'm looking at purchacing a used outboard in michigan and am wondering if we are charged tax when bringing a used motor back to Canada.

HAHA!.. ya need a name change... Miss my old ranger tho

Ok so I got a decent quote on an 18' foot Lund Alaskan. Here's my next couple of questions. 1) Why is there a $1800 difference in price between the E-Tec and Opti? Is it because the E-tec is a more expensive engine or am I paying for both motors in a roundabout way because lund only ships with Mercs? 2) Would anybody with a new merc mind sharing the cost of the dealer required maintenance to keep the warranty valid on a new merc? Oh I didn't ask the dealer yet because I wanted a consumers view Thanks again everybody for the great advice

Congradulations, on the new ride! and. the best of luck quiting. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

Thank you everybody for the great replies! This why I luv this forum Those pics are real nice!

Ok so I have decided that it is a Lund Alaskan for me this year I was at the boat show and was suprised how hard it was to get someone to give me a price, but quotes are starting to flow in now I'm torn between the 18' or 20'. If I do go with the 18 it will be a tiller but if I go with the 20' it will be a full console (Wifes request) This boat will be used for both fishing (mostly walleye and musky) and duck hunting any where I can. So I'm looking for an outboard that will handle the fringe seasons reliably early season and breaking ice at the end of duck season. I would prefer to stick with a DFI 2 Stroke for wieght if possible. Would love to hear everyones opinion.

Thank you guys for the input. I'm expecting the 20' Alaskan to be pretty stable, I don't expect it to be as stable as the Pro-V but would like the boat to be atleast as stable as my old 17' Ranger with a 83" beam. Next important question Dealers?... I'm looking for a dealer with a good reputation on Service. Any suggestions?

I haven't been here for awhile, been really biten by the dog trail game But love my walleye,musky fishing and duck hunting hehe! We are currently trying to decide on a boat to replace our old Ranger we sold in the fall. I'm looking to buy new or lightly used 20' Lund Wilderness Alaskan Dual Console. Looking for input since I can't find one anywhere to check out in person.

Congrats on poaching your new Large mouth PB...... hopefully it's nest wasn't cleared out while you were posing with your "PB"

They have a brutal time with 4X4 & sledder's.. people think because it's an open field you can you can just tear around it... There is no crown land in the area.. so I wonder what land your buddies thought they were 4X4'ing on.... Yeh i've never heard that before.. oh were sorry! We were lost!