I Need advice from a LUND owner

[Baronplan]

I am very close to buying a 2007 Baron 2150 Grand Sport. Not having ever owned a boat before I was wondering if anyone could give me some general advice before I make the big $58K plunge.

My purpose for this boat is I want to get back to some serious fishin" after many years off (me and the boy's), but also something I can bring the family out on the lake for SAFE summer fun (tubing etc. kids age 5,8,16) This way I have a dual purpose boat. Concerns: Stability with Aluminum (100" beam). Quality of construction - would the banging around a boat can experience cause rivets, windshields, console etc. to start falling apart? Anyone experience this? I'm putting a Honda 225 w/ Honda 9.9 kicker in it plus many extras, bow cushions, 2 captains chairs, 4-bank battery charger, Minn Kota trolling mtr., snap in carpet, :Lowrance LX11c-HD......well....basically every option I could get.

Love to hear from you d

 

[bassboy1]

Re: I Need advice from a LUND owner

Concerns: Stability with Aluminum (100" beam).

Yes, you will have great stability with the baron. You will also be able to handle some fairly rough water with the high freeboard.

Quality of construction - would the banging around a boat can experience cause rivets, windshields, console etc.

No. You can do a lot more damage to an aluminum boat than one would think. And Lund has set their reputation as the most durable boats on the market.

 

[Baronplan]

Re: I Need advice from a LUND owner

Thanks for the feedback Bassboy1!!

 

[Rancherlee]

Re: I Need advice from a LUND owner

Lund = 1# in aluminum boat quality (and the price matches too!)

my 87' Mr.Pike has been over loaded (1500# of marker bouys), WAY over powered (130hp on a 75hp rated) , and beat to heck since it was new and it still a great boat though does leak a little, about 1 gallon a day BUT that might have to do with hitting rocks while placing warning bouys for 15+ years.