Re: 2008 Lund 1775 Classic Sport
I just bought a new leftover 2008 Lund Classic Sport as well. It had a 60 HP 4 stroke engine on it that I had reservations about and then I saw these posts. So, I too asked the dealer to upgrade it to a 90 and I'll be picking it up in late April.
I have a question about boat covers that I was hoping someone could help me with. I was looking at the semi custom outdura covers on iboat (I've looked at covers everywhere and they seem to have the best cover at the best price) but I'm not sure what size to get. It allows you to pick a 17 foot that fits a boat up to 17' 5" or an 18 foot that will fit a boat starting at
17' 7" up to 18' something. My boat is 17' 3". The website says the covers allow for walk through windshields and bow mounted trolling motors. I called last night and one girl told me I should get the 18' if the trolling motor sticks up more than 3". I don't have the boat yet but can see from the picture that it does. Tonight another girl said the 17' would fit because they make allowance for trolling motors. I don't want it too big as it will be stored outside all summer. Any of you buy one of these and which cover did you go with? I'm driving myself crazy with this. Thanks for any suggestions.
With a semi custom cover you never know how it will fit. Buying online is hard because they may charge you a 20% restocking fee plus you are out the postage both ways unless they have free shipping. Then you have to do it all over again for the next cover. If you trailer you might need to get a fabric that is trailable too. For what you think you will save after all this you should pull the boat into a custom canvas shop and let them give you a quote.
For just yard storage I bought a cheapo Walmart boat cover. It's on the second boat already. Think it was like $45. I even use it over the $700 custom cover to keep the bird stuff off it and to protect it from cats etc.
I use it in motel lots to cover up the expensive one from getting stolen.
If you have to save money then try a brick and mortar store like Cabelas, Gander Mountain, West, Bass Pro. This way you can take a semi custom off the shelf and go out to the parking lot and try it on the boat. If you order from one of those stores online you might be able to bring it into the store to return it.
Iboats has many covers too. I think they are offering free shipping and no tax too!
Oh Ya, welcome to Iboats
. Nice move on the bigger motor. You will never look back and it increases your resale with that 90 too.
do a few searches for old threads on covers. There have been many questions answered on the subject.
