aqua_spud
Cadet
- Joined
- Feb 5, 2009
- Messages
- 13
Well....I finally bit the bullet and upgraded my walleye boat after twenty years and bought a 2008 1625 Lund Rebel XL Sport.
I got a great deal on this little-used boat. Its one owner unexpectedly passed away, but his pride of ownership shows.
I do have one question and concern. When I looked over the bow keel area very closely I was really disappointed to see the shoddy rivet work by Lund. The areas between the rivets are bulged out like they have freeze damage. Seems really outrageous on a newer boat of Lund quality. Also it looks like there should be twice the rivets down the whole seam!
When I looked at my old 1990 16' Sea Nymph backtroller I saw that the same bow keel area was 100% better riveted with no gaps in the aluminum at all.
And I have been hard on this little boat over the years.
The lund has been garaged during its short life.
Should I be concerned about this? Should I invest in a keel guard as a measure to keep the area clean of sand and other small debris? Should I apply a thin line of clear seam sealer?
I'm wondering if I should have bought a welded boat! :/
Pics are attached, The pic with the many rivets is my old Sea Nymph, the one with less is my new Lund. I'd love some opinions. thanks, guys.
I got a great deal on this little-used boat. Its one owner unexpectedly passed away, but his pride of ownership shows.
I do have one question and concern. When I looked over the bow keel area very closely I was really disappointed to see the shoddy rivet work by Lund. The areas between the rivets are bulged out like they have freeze damage. Seems really outrageous on a newer boat of Lund quality. Also it looks like there should be twice the rivets down the whole seam!
When I looked at my old 1990 16' Sea Nymph backtroller I saw that the same bow keel area was 100% better riveted with no gaps in the aluminum at all.
And I have been hard on this little boat over the years.
The lund has been garaged during its short life.
Should I be concerned about this? Should I invest in a keel guard as a measure to keep the area clean of sand and other small debris? Should I apply a thin line of clear seam sealer?
I'm wondering if I should have bought a welded boat! :/
Pics are attached, The pic with the many rivets is my old Sea Nymph, the one with less is my new Lund. I'd love some opinions. thanks, guys.