ALUMINUM BOATS
Lund has been producing durable, top-performing aluminum fishing, sport, utility and hunting boats for generations in the heart of America, leading the way with a fleet that exceed the demands of even the most dedicated anglers and boaters.
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Do aluminum bass boats hold their value?
Today’s aluminum boats tend to hold their value if well-cared for. First, aluminum is a highly resilient material that resists denting and corrosion. Second, lighter weight and lighter outboards mean less stress on the internal structure of the hull and transom. And third, there’s always a high demand for quality used aluminum boats.
Lund aluminum boats are known to have one of the highest resale values in boating, commanding high prices even after years of use. The premium durability with which Lund boats have always been built makes them the most desirable used aluminum boats on the secondary market.
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What are the pros and cons of aluminum boats?
There are many pros when considering a Lund aluminum boat: light weight, durable construction, affordable pricing, versatility, easy towing, easy maintenance and value retention.
And the cons? Aluminum boats can’t always support as much horsepower as fiberglass, so they’re not quite as fast. They tend to drift a bit more in the wind, but this can be mitigated with upgraded trolling motors and drift socks. Dents and scratches can occur, but they’re more easily repaired in aluminum. At Lund, we believe the benefits of owning an aluminum boat outweigh any disadvantages.
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Are aluminum boats more expensive?
No. Aluminum boats are more affordable than fiberglass boats. There are a few reasons: the raw materials are less expensive, the construction process takes less time, and the cost of transport is lower. Aluminum boats are also less expensive over their lifetimes—lighter weight means less gas burned when towing, and maintenance is significantly cheaper.
DO ALUMINUM BASS BOATS HOLD THEIR VALUE?
Today’s aluminum boats tend to hold their value if well-cared for. First, aluminum is a highly resilient material that resists denting and corrosion. Second, lighter weight and lighter outboards mean less stress on the internal structure of the hull and transom. And third, there’s always a high demand for quality used aluminum boats.
Lund aluminum boats are known to have one of the highest resale values in boating, commanding high prices even after years of use. The premium durability with which Lund boats have always been built makes them the most desirable used aluminum boats on the secondary market.
WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF ALUMINUM BOATS?
There are many pros when considering a Lund aluminum boat: light weight, durable construction, affordable pricing, versatility, easy towing, easy maintenance and value retention.
And the cons? Aluminum boats can’t always support as much horsepower as fiberglass, so they’re not quite as fast. They tend to drift a bit more in the wind, but this can be mitigated with upgraded trolling motors and drift socks. Dents and scratches can occur, but they’re more easily repaired in aluminum. At Lund, we believe the benefits of owning an aluminum boat outweigh any disadvantages.
ARE ALUMINIUM BOATS MORE EXPENSIVE?
No. Aluminum boats are more affordable than fiberglass boats. There are a few reasons: the raw materials are less expensive, the construction process takes less time, and the cost of transport is lower. Aluminum boats are also less expensive over their lifetimes—lighter weight means less gas burned when towing, and maintenance is significantly cheaper.
