Input Please. Lund Rebel or Crestliner Angler

I found 2 boats around the same price and same year. I am wondering what direction I should go.

Boat 1: 2002 16 ft. Rebel tiller, 2002 40 horse 4 stroke Yamaha, live well, fish finder, electric anchor,3 pfd’s, upgraded lund seats, Not sure about a trolling motor??? Shorelander trailer asking $5,500

Boat 2: 2002 Crestliner Angler 16′ with 2003 25 hp Mercury 4 stroke big foot motor, power tilt and trim, counsel steering, front trolling motor, locator, shorelander trailer ~ excel. cond. $5,300.

I have attached a pic of each boat. I like both and they are exactly what I am looking for. Anyone have any opinions as I am hoping to act on it fairly soon I think.

Thanks again,

Chad

Chad,

A lot will depend on the kind of fishing you do. The layout of the tiller v.s. the side steer can make a huge difference. Also the difference between the 40hp and the 25hp to me would make the Lund a much better buy. I would also look at the width of these boats as that can make a difference in the “feel” and comfort for fishing with 2-3 in the boat.

Good luck.
Dave

I’d go for boat #1 hands down. Looks like a sweet boat, but then again I’m a tiller guy! I just think boat #2 will be under powered with a 25hp. Good luck in your decision.

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I’d go for boat #1 hands down. Looks like a sweet boat!

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#1 for me too

Oh and $5500 isn’t a bad price for that Lund. Of course less would be better, but those little tiller boats really hold their value. You should be able to use it for a few years and not lose much if anything if you decide to resell it.

Under powered council boats on the other hand are a dime a dozen and you could certainly find a better council boat for the money if you decided to go with a council.

40 horse yammi. Those are fine motors. I’d go with that one. hands down. You’ll save time going from A to B by close to or over 10mph.

#1 for me. Tiller is a lot better, in my opinion, for navigating a small boat. Gives you more room in the boat when it is a little smaller also. 40 4 stroke sounds a lot better also. Good luck. If you don’t buy it, send me the link and I will take a look at it…

I like the tiller boat… A lot of good input and good points to consider. If you like fishing from a tiller boat, this is a good price with a great motor.

Go buy number 1 so you can get some sleep.

Another vote for #1. It’s got a great motor on it. A tiller is a much better option for a boat in that size range (more available room).

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I own a 2001 Rebel 1440V tiller. The first motor I put on it was a Yammie 25 4 stroke….it just “wasn’t” enough power. It eventually got on plane but took forever. I upgraded to a Yammie F40 and it’s awesome. The Rebel 1440 weighs 600 empty but once I add 2 trolling motors, all the batteries, gear…you NEED THE 40 !! That 25 on the other boat is greatly underpowered and just guessing was a price point boat which means they put on a small motor to keep the price down. I’d jump on the 16 Rebel…that will be a fine machine.

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x3! You need to end your agony! Seriously, that isn’t a bad buy on that boat, not sure you’ll find much better. That 40 should push the Rebel 30mph+ easily.

Buy both!
Use one only on weekends!

Lund angler hands down… Chad I posted that link for you last night to I could get some sleep. Bloomer 15-20 min. from my house. If you need any help feel free to P.M. me

Good Luck

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x3! You need to end your agony! Seriously, that isn’t a bad buy on that boat, not sure you’ll find much better. That 40 should push the Rebel 30mph+ easily.

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I’m with these guys chad. However you are starting to worry me with the statement of “I am gonna act on this farly quickly I THINK”. Kinda starting to sound like a certain #4 buying a TV . I to agree with the other guys that the 25 horse is way underpowered once you get a couple of guys and gear in the boat. With it only being a 16 ft boat that console will eat up ALOT of floor space in a quick hurry. Once your in that boat fishing you’ll be cussing it out and tripping over it. just my .02. I to would be all over that lund and it looks to be in much better condition than the other one. That 40 4 stroke will keep you moving and im guessing is prolly about max motor rating for that boat .

Where’s that Lund located??

No question about it, #1. The bigger motor in the same year just locks the deal up.

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Where’s that Lund located??

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You better get on that Lund before she’s gone

Hi Chad,

Not to sound rude and I’ve read your string of posts, but this is going to be your boat, why have a bunch of other guy’s pick it out for you?

You need to look at the way you fish and what will work well for you. If there is anything I’ve learned while cycling through a series of small fishing boats it’s that the boat doesn’t catch the fish, you do.

That being said you have to feel comfortable with the boat you’re fishing in. If you don’t like the layout and overall ‘fishablility’ of the boat, it’s going to be difficult to effectively catch fish out of it.

Before you do anything, figure out the way you fish and what will best accommodate your needs. My needs in a boat are different than yours which are different than the next guy.

Lastly, it’s your money. Buy a boat that you like and will use. Don’t buy one simply because someone told you boat ‘X’ is better than ‘Y’.

Congrats in advance on whichever boat you choose to purchase!

Pete

Another vote for the Lund. Are the beams similar width??

So much more room in a boat like that when you use a tiller vs console. plus motor size, yami vs merc, etc… Lund = better package for sure, at least IMO.

Mike

I would go with the Lund due to the larger motor and it’s a LUND! I like console steering but that’s because I’m lazy!

My friend owns the lund in a CS and yamaha 40. nice boat/motor combo. Very stable, plenty of storage space.
I have an Alumacraft tiller and love it. Lots of room.

Lund…

Thanks everyone. After talking with both private parties and doing some research and advice on here the Lund Rebel is the decision. I think it will fit my fishing needs perfect.