Thoughts on a big tiller

So I'm playing with the idea of upgrading my boat next spring. And I've recently seen some big tiller boats and I like the idea of it. I currently have a 16 ft side console legend that I've been very happy with I'd just like some wider deeper as I fish Lake Erie a lot. But as I'm not one type of fish kind of person and like being able to go for what ever I feel like that day wether it be bass, perch, eyes, pike etc. so I was curious as to if anyone has one and their opinion on it. This one has rather impressed me at least from a YouTube video. Thanks for any advice

http://youtu.be/CBKkt-BQR24


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I don't think you can go wrong with that boat

What a sweet rig for big water like Erie,Simcoe or Ontario! 20'er? Oh-yeah. I'm partial to Lund Pro-Guide,but,this Alumacraft could be on my bucket list very easy. If you can swing it,go for it.

Nothing better than a big tiller IMO. You have full control in one hand all the time.

S.

I have a 20' Lund Alaskan with a 75 tiller. Lots of space. Be sure to get power trim so you can reduce the torque on the tiller.

This is the feedback I was hoping for. Thanks guys. I'll be sure to throw up some pics if I decide to pull the trigger on it


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That's a nice boat, likely $60K plus depending how you power it. You can't take it with you ;)

I did the build a boat on their site for it. And came out round 38k American. I could see 60 if it said Lund


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Exchange and tax gets to $56K, plus boats always seem to cost more here even without the exchange, plus a new electric, trailer's extra, couple new finders then you're good to go!

At approx $50K + a copy,my chances of owning one of these is slim to SFA. In my wildest dreams,I couldn't justify spending that much,but,I'm not a tournament fisherman,either. I can always dream,though. Beautiful rigs,but,I had no idea they cost that much!

I have a 18.5 foot Polarkraft with a 75 etec tiller. I wouldn't go back to a console.
You have more room, and better control. The bigger tiller motors have good steering assist, so you aren't fighting the steering. With the power trim, I just trim it out until the steering gets easier. I fish Erie with mine. That boat posted is one sweet rig, and should take anything Erie can throw at you.

I run an 18' Crestliner with a 50 Etec, soon to be a 60HO. Great for fishing with kids and those less experienced trolling as you can see everything and net fish from the back. More room in the floor area as well. I've looked at the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850, would love a bigger tiller, just can't justify the cost :(

Certainly a nice boat, I personally don't like losing all the floor space with the cargo holds. They are really nice but unless you are filling them all it takes up to much floor space. I have a 20ft polarkraft outfitter with side console at the back, I like facing fully forward with out twisting, but that just me. The 2 live wells is a must IMO, I had the option to put in mine and didn't.

Still a really nice boat and Alumacraft is a good boat for sure.