fisher Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 Thinking of buying a new boat and will be attending the boat show for the first time. Never bought new before but thought that if I don't do it now, I may never get a chance to. You only go around once in this life, right?. Maybe my mid life crisis moment is kicking in. Who knows. Regardless, I think this is the year to splurge. I m ay be in the market for a 1775 Lund Impact. From my research it seems like a boat that fits my needs. I still want to store it in my garage (I think it should fit) and still want to tow it around. The boat I have now is okay (1992 16 foot aluminum Starcraft with a 40 HP Merc) and it runs great but thought a slightly bigger, newer boat may be more comfortable for the salmon fishing we do on Lake Ontario but still be suitable for smaller lake fishing as well. Anyone have any experience or suggestions on what options I should investigate and not compromise on? Or any other tips they care to share? Thanks
lookinforwalleye Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 I would definitely check out the comparable Alumacraft model!!!
woodenboater Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 Not boat related but if you plan to spend the whole day there, maybe think about bringing a cooler with food in it. The snack bar fare is very meh and $$. Might be other options in the DEC but not sure. Fishing boats are the east end of the hall. Have fun and happy shopping
jbailey Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 its a nice boat, my cousin purchased one at the boat show a couple years ago, no problems thus far.. he was also able to talk the salesman into throwing in a few extra things
captpierre Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 I have a Lund 17.5 Tyee from the Boat Show 2007. Might be a lttle heavier than the Impact. It came with a 115 4 Str Merc package. I changed to Yammie 115. ($1K extra) With 2 guys in the boat, perfect horsepower. 42 mph With 4-6 family, shoulda got the 130 or 150. Poor hole shot loaded heavy. Have to send somebody way to the front to get the bow down. thought you should know.
Garnet Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 So when you walk into the booth it's setup. The salesman walks over because it's his turn. Your 1st ? should be were is your dealership. If he is from Windsor and you are from Ottawa say no thanks. Have him send the guy over from your area. Next question you ask is what motor he supports. If that's not what you are interested in Say no thanks. Get the guy you want to talk to. Sportsman show deals usually are not that good.Usually the trailer is way to small,electronics are low end junk, trolling motor 12v and half size battery's. The good news is it's your time to up grade and all the info is there. Get your prices on electronics, trolling motors, downriggers, sideplanner mast and anything else that interest you. Now you are ready to check boats. Write everything on the contract. Salesman says he will throw a Lund hat in. Write it on the contract. Salesman says the trailer will have a spare. Write on the contract Spare tire included N/C. I sold boats for a few years at shows. You are going into a lions den be aware.
irishfield Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 Lund guys always throw in a hat... now as to what the designer was thinking....
Dan668 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 I never received a Lund hat with my purchase. Actually happy i didn't now. Lol.
kickingfrog Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 Maybe the designer had just watched the vagina monologues?
grt1 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 my neighbour bought a 15K snow machine from the alumacraft dealer in red lake and got a 400 leather jacket, I bought a 36k boat motor and trailer from the same guy and got a 15 dollar hat, I guess if you don't ask for goodies from the sales people, you are left wanting . good luck in the purchasing process
captpierre Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 Take into consideration that the CAN$ is going down. $0.93 US today. Some are forcasting our dollar going to $0.88 US within this year. Most boats and motors made in US. Prices here will go up at some point.
irishfield Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 Can't wait for the 70 cent dollar to come back..
Crazy Ivan Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 Maybe you can use the different Lund dealerships that will be there to your advantage. For example - get the best price from DT Powersports, then go to Discount Marine and ask them to beat that price. There are other Lund dealers there as well, those are the only two I know of. Measure your garage and bring your tape measure to the show. Even with a folding trailer tongue, a 1775 will be a tight fit in a standard garage. You can adjust the bow stop forward on the trailer to shorten the overall length, but it will add more tongue weight on the hitch. Good luck and let us all know what you end up with!
captpierre Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 Can't wait for the 70 cent dollar to come back.. So...Irishfield, sounds like you sell into the US?
fisher Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks for all the good advice. I am very close to discount marine so would likely go with them if I end up being a buyer. I'll visit them last. As for walking into a lions den, I figured that. I'll just have to make sure I know what I want and what i am willing to pay. I hate parting with my money so it may be hard for them to convince me to sign. I figure if they can come up with a deal at the show and make money, they can do the same after the fact. I may be wrong. May end up leaving without a deal and doing some more homework. We'll see how it goes. I wonder how many leave there with buyers remorse? I know no matter the deal I get I'll likely have some regrets. Kind of like your first house purchase. You always wish you had done this or that, or both.
lew Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 Pete, you've got mail and Wayne, it says you can't receive anymore.
Bill Shearer Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 And that is the way it goes! Disappearing posts, and all will be fine. Pity!
irishfield Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Yep.. sad to see, or in my case not to see what transpired here as I was out moving snow for 5 more hours. Edited January 9, 2014 by irishfield
GbayGiant Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 Yep.. sad to see, or in my case not to see what transpired here as I was out moving snow for 5 more hours. You sound surprised.
Handlebarz Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 Wayne I had to break out the redneck snowplow here as we got hit last week with Toronto crippling amounts of snow YES 6-8" lol. So I had to shift the truck into 4x4 and drive her back and forth to get a nice hard pack down no shovels here
John Bacon Posted January 10, 2014 Report Posted January 10, 2014 boat may be more comfortable for the salmon fishing we do on Lake Ontario but still be suitable for smaller lake fishing as well. Anyone have any experience or suggestions on what options I should investigate and not compromise on? Or any other tips they care to share? Thanks Think about where you are going to mount down riggers, rod holders, etc. Some models may be better for than others for that.
lookinforwalleye Posted January 12, 2014 Report Posted January 12, 2014 I hit the show for a bit yesterday lots of nice shiny toys...the 135K pontoon boat that caught my eye was nice!!!
Dan668 Posted January 12, 2014 Report Posted January 12, 2014 Any idea I'f Salus was there? Wondering if there selling float suits
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