Take a look now and see how much you can save. View All; Fishing Boat Seats ; Offshore Boat Seats ... Any problems with Crestliner transoms? Here are seven problems you should know before buying a Lund boat: Aluminum boats are either riveted together, or they are welded together. Has after market aluminum tilt and trim unit (over $600). Ventilation, Interior & Cabin …Read More. Casting platform? Whether your Crestliner has developed cracks, dents, leaks or any other issues such as livewell or baitwell issues; Anchor Marine can complete lasting repairs, which will ensure your boat will see your family’s future generations to come. Deals, Dealer This is because they feel the boat just doesn’t have enough power with the smaller motors. Telescopes, Covers and Often, the answer to this question will depend on where you ask it. Riveting is easier and cheaper than welding, and it helps boat manufacturers create boats quicker and cheaper. This could be the result of a manufacturing defect, or it could be a simple example of poor maintenance by one of the previous owners. You must log in or register to reply here. 1965 crestliner which has an aluminum drain plug in the bottom of the boat which I dont have. The wooden floor on the Crestliner was carpeted, and it was comfortable. & Rings, Prop Nut Kits & Early Crestliner and Larson (pre-Crestliner) boats from mostly from the 1950's and 60's. Very nice original condition 14 foot 1955 Crestliner Viking. 2020 Deep-V. 2020 Mod-V. 2020 Pontoon. Axles, Boat Trailer Tie You can trust the government. Ski, Wakeboard Boat in good condition - No Leaks.Shoreline Trailer has lifetime registration tag. 2016 South. It eventually became soft, and we had to carefully tear it out so that we could use the pieces as a template for a new wood floor. The downside is that a riveted boat is more likely to leak. Hardware, Boat Trailer Great vintage boat for lakes, fishing and cruising around. I can idle the motor trolling on the mine pits or take the kids tubing and the motor purrs like it should! There were many boats out in the factory lot as we … Downs, Couplers, Mounts, Covers, Boat Seat I can tell you that my Crestliner does not have any leaks and the bilge area is always dry. I have tried to contact crestliner to no avail so thats why im here asking. Caulking, Marine Engine Jacks, Boat Trailer Brakes & NO WOOD. Terminal Deals, Electrical Motor is 1989 Mercury Force with low hours - runs great. & Circuit ndlongshot. I have had my dealer look at it 3 times, they have had difficulty isolating the leak. Systems, Lowrance Hook2-4 GPS 1 1. jb. Unfortunately, I also know this from personal experience, but we’ll talk more about this further on in this post. Maintenance, Fiberglass & Epoxy On a more complex hull, rivet repair becomes a professional repair rather than a DIY repair. Video, GPS Chartplotters & Accessories, PWC Parts & Platforms, Slide The claim to Crestliner’s fame is the all-welded construction and tongue and groove seam plate joints. Tops, Other Cushions, Lexington I love the ride of the boat. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Note that the following issues apply to the majority of Lund boats made of aluminum. Breakers, Power Packs & Jump It may not display this or other websites correctly. Lights, Boat Trailer Login, Boats Lifetime warranty on the Crestliner plus 3 years on everything else in the boat that came in the package from Crestliner (ie. I would have bought another one but I could not get the style I wanted. Boat shows it's age on the seats and the paint but it doesn't leak and has never left me stranded. Knowing this, if you were to buy a new Lund boat, you’d probably want to consider buying one with a larger engine. Pumps, Marine Pump Replacement While this might not be a big deal on a small fishing boat made entirely of aluminum, it is a big deal on larger boats with wooden flooring. Contact Your Dealer Get the Latest Catalog. Deals, Pumps & Plumbing He grew up on the coast where his dad took him boating from a young age. 1FlyingCrest Posts: 23 Joined: Wed May 22, 2013 1:58 pm Location: Rochester, Minnesota. That additional $7,000.00 will be amplified even more if you finance the boat. Pumps, Livewell Aerator Pumps Zincs, Generator Ready to take to the lakes. Here is a quick look at some Lund boats and their resale values versus their original prices: As you can see, the depreciation during the first three years is higher than that of the following two years. It’s all thanks to Crestliner’s legendary all-welded aluminum hull construction that never leaks, never needs maintenance and never catches a line. Parts, Inflatable To be fair to Lund, many used boats will suffer from rotten transoms. Here are the disadvantages of Lund boats: The resale value of a Lund boat is generally higher than the resale value of other boats in the same category. Accessories, Big Jon Selling a 1990 16 ft Crestliner with a 25hp Honda 4 stroke tiller engine (rope start) and a 1989 Shore Lander trailer (newer tires, bearing buddies and lights). For example, a 19’ Pro-V will start out at $43,000.00. I know this from personal experience. Present - 2010. SEA BIRD TRAILER AND SPARE TIRE. Rails, Marine Tools & Tool Boat, Boat Buyers They are well respected for their aluminum boat construction, although they have also been building some fiberglass boats since the 1960’s. The data above was collected from Nada.com. I've known a few Crestliner owner's who's boats had to go back to the factory to reweld busted welds. He has filmed and interviewed people living in tiny houses and RVs since 2011. You may have never considered this, but a rotten transom could lead to your engine literally falling off the back of your boat. The area of the hull below the waterline is at .080. On top of this, your insurance premiums will be higher on the more expensive boat, and the taxes will be higher as well. Pull the boat out of the water. Maintenance, Boat Cleaners & The rivet then needs to be sealed up so that it won’t leak. Outboards, Shop I had it for 20 years with no leaks. Cable, Marine Batteries & Boat Repair, Boat Paint & Bolingbrook, Illinois. I know this from personal experience. Leak. Starters, Marine Solar Power Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & Biminis, RV & Trailer I recently purchased a new Crestliner 1750 sportfish this spring. Accessories, Boat As you can imagine, the thickness of the aluminum matters a great deal. What happened is that in 2004, Lund and Crestliner were sold by Genmar Corporation to the Brunswick Boat Group. These boats could develop small leaks around the rivets, and your floors can end up rotting out over time. Marble, Engine I have (a lot) and wish to compare notes. Protection, Dock Storage & Furniture, Boat Seat Pedestals & Meters, Marine Electrical Panels Manufacturer, Boat Tables & Drink Holders. Lund boats were first built out in the Midwest, and the dealer networks are strong there. Thank you! For the uninitiated, this is the “hardness” of the aluminum. Cannot argue with that. Dollies, SportsStuff Great Big This being said, there are some problems with Lund boats that you might want to consider before you make a Lund boat purchase. Did you find wrong information or was something missing? Racks, Fish Finders, Sounders Motor: 1999 225HP Mercury Optimax - Fully Rebuilt, from top to bottom. innovation—designing boats THE CRESTLINER ADVANTAGE 3: Not all processes, features and statements apply : to every Crestliner boat model. Boat has a solid vinyl floor throughout with tons of storage space and a casting deck. Category, View Bjorn from Crestliner talks with us about winning the Innovation Award for their new hull design. Locks, Boat Deck Even though the Crestliner is welded so that it doesn’t leak underneath, it still got wet on top. The leaking isn’t severe, but the bottom of the boat definitely has water in it when I’m done. I bought this 96 Crestliner and finaly got it out on the water today. Lighting, Marine Teak A large plunger would press the hull down into the water, and the workers would inspect for leaks. In the end, my father sold the boat and bought a fiberglass one instead. Deals, Electronics Handles, Life Jackets & In the end, you could easily pay more than $10,000.00 for the Pro-V. Wood is often the bane of a boat owner’s existence. 14 FT ALUMINUM FISHING BOAT. We would love to hear your thoughts! ACCOUNT, Find Winches, Boat Motor Supports & Deals, Paint & Maintenance Kits, Seadog Stainless Steel Cup Maintenance, Pumps and I do agree a boat is an investment and I love the lund. 2019 Deep V. 2019 Mod V. 2019 Pontoon. Riveting is easier and cheaper than welding, and it helps boat manufacturers create boats quicker and cheaper. Seats, Pontoon Boat Seats & Other boat manufacturers tend to use H34 for their aluminum as well. Towers, Tow Ropes & 2017 Crestliner 1750 SuperHawk. This is a serious problem, and if you’re buying a used boat, the transom is an area that you’ll want to thoroughly inspect before you bring the boat out onto the water. NO MAINTENANCE. 1 Quote; Link to post Share on other sites. Hardware, Boat Seat & Live Bait