I've been looking around at them playing with the idea, nothing too serious right now but I was curious if anyone had suggestions. We're down to two boats now - 22' Princecraft pontoon and an older (than I am) 16' Lund with a 25hp Johnson tiller motor on it. We had a 18-19' Lowe with a 175hp Evinrude on it but got rid of it 2 years ago in downsizing, for various reasons - wasn't necessary in current times put simply.

I spotted the 2000 Alaskan DC and that about looks like what I'd like at some point. Its more open than the upper end fishing boats, has a full windshield, and can still fit the bill as a fishing boat with a bow mounted trolling motor. Being a bit over 20' it will handle bigger water.

One option I haven't run across is a camper top. We had zip in sides and a top on the Lowe that were nice if we got caught on the lake in bad weather. Are there any OEM or after-market add-ons that would work?

Any other suggestions in the 20' range that would be worth a look?

Any tips on motor sizing? I don't need the biggest motor I can get, our 175 was over-kill, but I'd want something that goes 30-40mph with 4 people.

 

My Dad is on his second one. He previously had a red 1994 16 foot pro-v with a 40 horse mariner. He bought it brand new, fished the hell out of it..... 0 issues, awesome boat. He now has a green 20 footer with a 150 horse v-6 mercury. I think it's a 2006 ? something like that.... It'll go 40-45 with 4 people and gear.... closer to 50 with just me and my dad. My uncle also had a 20 footer with a 150 horse johnson, he loves it. Lund boats are beefy, heavy and well built. My uncles boat does have a snap-on type cover. We've used it a couple times when we got caught in the rain... nice for shade and to break the wind too.

Here are a couple pics of my dad's green 20 foot Lund.... these pics were taken about 2 years ago...