If you were buying a new 14ft Aluminum...what would it be?

Post by **McQ** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 10:00 pm

My recommendation would be the princecraft resorter

http://www.princecraft.com/Content/en-U ... er-20.aspx

It is the most popular with outfitters for a number of reasons.

Wide & stable

Rides very smooth and handles heavier water well

A 15 hsp will push it along at 17 - 19 mph

From personal experience these boats are a workhorse, the lodge I frequent has 6 of them in service for the past 6 years, they are in use daily during the season and they have not experienced a problem over that time.

I have had them out in some serious weather - wind, waves, etc and never was worried about making it home. They provide a dry ride and lots of room to fish from.

McQ

Post by **fishead-ed** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:26 pm

Thanks McQ.

The 14 ft resorter is a great boat however they only offer a 20" transom and my motor is a 15" shaft. Yukon 15 offer a 15' or 20" transom so that's why I'm considering it. This is pretty weird since their sister version 16 ft "Starfish" does offer a 15" transom.

I would imagine though the 16ft'ers are a lot more $.
Thanks again !

BTW - I think Misty River went out of business

Post by **waynerb66** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:48 pm

I think the proper word for Misty River is absorbed. If I am not mistaken they were bought out some years ago by that boat company that owns LUND. I believe they are called Brunswick. But if you were looking for used, they are a cheaper alternative. When I bought mine, the guy who sold it to me gave me the brochure. It comes with a 15 inch transom. Mine is the 21.
Happy hunting.

Post by **Bass Seeker** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:39 pm

Another nice boat that fits your criteria with a floor is a Lowe 1467wt
http://www.loweboats.com/showroom/utili ... 1467wt.php
Mike

Post by **SALMON** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:52 am

As a former legend owner.....avoid them. The other choices offered here are sound. I went with Lund.

Post by **fishead-ed** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:26 pm

Thanks for all the opinions...it's certainly got me swayed away from Legend to the Lund/Princecraft....especially from the former Legend owner.

Thanks again !

Post by **West Lake Willows** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:56 pm

Lowe 1467 WT is not a bad option I have one as a rental and its a decent boat. With a 15 it operates well.

I also have a few Lund WC14's. I don't think you can beat these boats. Fantastic boat. With a 15 and 2 guys you will be fine. 3 guys and a load you would want more then a 15hp.

I have the WC14's with a 15 fourstroke electric starts as rentals and get nothing but compliments about them.

Scott