04-23-2008, 01:19 AM
Hi,
Since I have a Lund SSV16 that I use for work I hope I can at least give you a few tips. The SSV is an excellent boat. Just make sure to get the 20" transom and NOT the 15". Its better to have a longer shaft motor than a short shaft when in rough water. You will not be sorry for having more transom free board especially when the waves come up. The gas tank holder under the middle seat is nice since it takes some of the weight out of the rear of the boat. The SSV is a no-nonsense fishing boat. It is tough, you can get it dirty and wash it out. It doens't have much for creature comforts, but it is an awesome boat. What do I like most about the boat? I LOVE the split rear seat on the SSV. It allows you to sit sideways which is nice when using your tiller motor so you don't have to twist your shoulders so far backward to drive. The boat I have is used very HARD for work and its been a gem. We have a 25hp two-stroke Johnson on it and with one person in it, it will move at 18mph at Bear Lake (6000') with a low pitch prop for pushing heavy weights rather than speed. Still not bad speed though. With a 35 or 40 the boat would scream.
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Since I have a Lund SSV16 that I use for work I hope I can at least give you a few tips. The SSV is an excellent boat. Just make sure to get the 20" transom and NOT the 15". Its better to have a longer shaft motor than a short shaft when in rough water. You will not be sorry for having more transom free board especially when the waves come up. The gas tank holder under the middle seat is nice since it takes some of the weight out of the rear of the boat. The SSV is a no-nonsense fishing boat. It is tough, you can get it dirty and wash it out. It doens't have much for creature comforts, but it is an awesome boat. What do I like most about the boat? I LOVE the split rear seat on the SSV. It allows you to sit sideways which is nice when using your tiller motor so you don't have to twist your shoulders so far backward to drive. The boat I have is used very HARD for work and its been a gem. We have a 25hp two-stroke Johnson on it and with one person in it, it will move at 18mph at Bear Lake (6000') with a low pitch prop for pushing heavy weights rather than speed. Still not bad speed though. With a 35 or 40 the boat would scream.
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