Bdhawk04 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Just curious if an excellent shape '72 Lund VFR 17 is still worth looking at? It would serve purpose of fishing and family fun. Maybe 10 times a year. It's 50 years old but in great shape, will these boats keep going strong with care and maintenance? Lake and rivers in the midwest is primary usage. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User slonezp Posted August 15 Super User Share Posted August 15 Lund did not get their excellent reputation for making junk. If it's in excellent shape and you think the price is fair, take a chance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoboss Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 Welcome to the site, the most comprehensive place for all things fishing! Age doesn’t determine condition. If “excellent shape “ is a reality, then buy it. The hull will out live the motor, seats, gauges and such so if everything works,,,go for it. Canadian outfitters have boats older than that in use everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Solution MN Fisher Posted August 27 Super User Solution Share Posted August 27 Lund (and Alumacraft) originated up here where the lakes are big and occasionally rough. If the hull appears to be in good condition, I'd have no problems buying that boat. My own is a 1972 Alumacraft that I gutted and rebuilt the interior...it's still solid as a rock. A Lund hull was also on my list when I was looking for a boat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdhawk04 Posted August 29 Author Share Posted August 29 Thanks for the responses. I ended up purchasing the boat. Picking up from Okoboji this weekend. Excited to get my boys out fishing on it next weekend. Will post a pic later. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 congrats, get out there and have some fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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