How Lund Boats Are Made: Behind the Scenes of Premium Aluminum Boats

[@ryanpeltier2933]

Just bought a 1974 18’ Lund Big Resorter. Repowered with all the goodies and absolutely loving my “new” 50 yr old classic that pre-dates me by four years! A fine example of simplicity and function over form!

[@f5guy102]

Very cool to see how my 2018 2175 Pro V was made. It's been a fantastic boat!

[@davem145mxr]

Impressive operation

[@skidow1]

I have a 2008 Anniversary Edition 1625 Rebel XL Sport with 60 Merc, it’s been in salt and fresh water, no leaks so far. Very happy with it.

[@ar15gator]

Still love the Lund boats, bought my 1st and only new freshwater boat back in 1988, here its is going full circle, back to the simple days, looking at the Lund boats once again, being my first choice, because of the great experience I had decades ago. 👏🏼🇺🇸💯

[@felixfrye6762]

Bought a new '92 Lund 1850 Tyee Grandsport in Aug of 1991. Had it for 29+ years, sure miss it! Love your video and hope to find a Lund soon.

[@felixcat9318]

Very impressive manufacturing facility, I particularly liked the drill/rivet robots, great for meticulously precise repeatability!

[@Backwoodsrider]

Loved my SSV16 awesome boat

[@jeffrioux4900]

Bought a new 2024 Fisherman 2075 last year w 200 and 9.9 kicker... she is incredible! I am very happy with my decision and I am getting used to PBJ’s three times a day!!!😅. No regrets... See you on Oneida Lake!

[@f1speedfreak447]

I have a 2018 Tyee 1800, love this deep hull for the Great Lake’s fishing and great family outing boat. Storage is incredible..

[@LundBoatsOfficial]

We’re glad to hear that you’re finding the Tyee to be such a great all-around boat!

[@erichildreth7562]

I own a 2019 Lund 1875 Pro-V and I am very happy with it! Thanks for providing this video!! Lund boats are incredible!!

[@williamkechkaylo7915]

we have a 1998 1875 pro-v still in great shape. lund replaced the entire deck 2 years ago n/c. so far, can't be any happier. i has twice the storage of new pro-v's and both livewells are huge - not so with new ones. sorry. but it shall make you happy til you fish no more with your 2019.

[@erichildreth7562]

​@@williamkechkaylo7915 I got this used with very low hours on it and the interior is brand new, the main motor only had 14.2 hours on it. The previous owner only used the kicker motor while fishing. I have put a lot of stuff in it and there is still room to boot plus it has 2 livewells and storage for 19 rods. The previous owner installed 6 scotty rod holders and a wash down system. With a 43 gallon fuel cell and a 150hp/9.9hp combo this is perfect for me!! :)

[@jasonavery131]

I grew up about 15 minutes from this facility and got to know the founder Howard Lund & his grandson Gordy when I was a young boy and worked at the local trap and skeet range. He was a very nice man and kind man. Although I live 1500 miles away from there, I still see a Lund boat from time to time and often wonder if Howard ever dreamed of his name being known worldwide.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Cool - nice to see this!

[@MichaelRoberts-t7c]

I have a 2017 1625 Rebel and love it. I fish alone so it's a perfect size for me. Lund was offering a discount that was matched by the dealer, I also qualified for a military discount making the boat very affordable. I am retired now with a goal of wearing my boat out before I wear out.

[@frankmaurier1055]

Bought a pro angler deluxe in 1995, still have it, been a great boat.

[@LundBoatsOfficial]

Glad to hear it's still going strong!

[@jamesjannell8706]

Enjoyed your process and quality control. Nice boats.

[@LOGDOG5375]

Some of my best memories were made in Lund boats..... 😊

[@darrylkenes7424]

Our Lund was the best boat on the massive lake in Quebec. Wonderful times on the water.

[@LundBoatsOfficial]

We love to hear it!

[@jerryq1000]

Had an '87 Tyee for 35 years before getting something a bit smaller and easier to handle alone. Tank~!

[@korhing1066]

American Made American Pride ! This is Quality Made in America ! Thank You For this Video

[@mccarthysoutdoorsandgunclu446]

Wonderful vid.

[@blakeboling8099]

Love my ‘22 1975 Tyee and that big Merc 225. Thank you Lund for the great American made product!

[@robertfish6617]

Excellent video. Well done.

[@pointreyes4272]

My classic red early 88 Lund Rebel with a 25 hp Merc is still going strong. No steering wheel so I sit in the back just like when I was a kid. I would like to get a Lund canoe some day.

[@bryanb5413]

Awesome... Thanks for sharing.

[@rosieone5670]

Glad my Quebec built 18ft x 8 ft beam .100” aluminum hull and freeboard is fully welded. Fewer seams and not one rivet. Smooth as a strippers bottom. No plywood, Coosa board. No carpet to rot. Yamaha Powered. A Lund looks pretty alright, my first house cost less. Great video and presentation.

[@mikeryan8412]

Great job on this video! Producing this is the best evidence that your team takes pride in the product that they are producing. And seeing everything that goes into it gives your buyers confidence in what they're getting for their money.

[@LundBoatsOfficial]

We appreciate that!

[@AdamWoodhouse]

I'm the proud owner of a 2075 Pro V Bass and I approve this message. ;)

[@sonny5973]

Great boats

[@GeorgeBracht]

Nice boats I have a ‘76 S14. Still a great boat Super wide & stable for a 14’ utility boat. 66” width at the widest point

[@robgervais2998]

I've been a proud owner of a 1997 1750 fisherman with a color matched engine since day one, my boys grew up in that boat and nearly have kids of their own. This boat STILL does not leak a drop of water and believe me it has gone through hell, the paint on the boat is testament to that. It has carried thousands of walleye and very few pike, the pike always seem to find a ride in a Prince Craft of one style or another. Thankyou Lund.

[@shyman9023]

Prince Craft is just another Brunswick boat.

[@LundBoatsOfficial]

That is an incredible story about your boat, thank you for sharing!

[@robgervais2998]

@@LundBoatsOfficial well I've never ever met a pissed off Lund owner, but I've met hundreds on boat docks that wish they were Lund owners

[@shyman9023]

@@LundBoatsOfficial Can you just order a boat and trailer with no engine?

[@shyman9023]

@@LundBoatsOfficial Need to have an option of other engines. I used to like Mercury engines, but my last Optimax was less than ideal.

[@wayneheigl5549]

god they are built tough and beautiful , i want one , now i know why they say you got to love a Lund boat.

[@vsnofjohana]

Im the third generation to fish out if our 1967 16' lund. Does not leak a drop. That boat has caught more walleye in Mn and Canada than you can fathom.

[@redbear1935]

20 years ago maybe the best boat out there . Now,not so much , after extensive comparisons and checking got my self Alumacraft. Had Lund, Starcraft, Sylvan .

[@shyman9023]

Brunswick took it over.

[@lakelivingoutdoors]

Wish yall made a center console!

[@efrawley55]

I have owned new 4 Lunds since 2011. Bought my last one in 2020 PRO-V right in the middle of covid. Had to buy from a dealer 3 hours from my house and 30 miles from the Lund plant - paid absolute list price which is fine. I wanted the boat. Problem is its leaked from day one. If I am on the water for 4 hours it leaks a bout 5 gallons. It doesn't leak through the hull - its in the plumbing for the live well. I should have just taken the time to drive back to the dealer, drop it off, drive 3 hours home, then go back and get it. To be honest I didn't have confidence n the dealer service My Bad. I challenge anyone to take the boat apart to get at the live well plumbing. It's damn near impossible. The dealer doesn't like to return calls because he knows how much work it would be to fix this. Lund can show this video but they dont give 10 minutes of thought on how a buyer can get into the boat to work on it. I know rigging - I totally wired this boat - 3 Solix 12, Mega Live with Target Lock , Mega 360, I added Lithium batteries. This situation just biggest hell out of me. I wont buy another Lund.

[@JerryTervola]

My cousin Marty tervola works there or I think he still works there. Haven't seen him for over 40 years. Cheers to Marty. Jerry Tervola.

[@ronkirk5099]

I wonder how riveted hulls compare to welded seams?

[@finnbilodeau4898]

They don’t

[@fr8cture]

Question, do the glsss models have any assembly done at the new york mills facility? I own a 2024 202GL and love it.

[@LundBoatsOfficial]

Just our aluminum boats are made in New York Mills, Minnesota. We’re happy to hear your 202 GL is treating you well!

[@efrawley55]

Read my post about this on why I wont buy another Lund and I have had 4 new ones sice 2011

[@shyman9023]

Problem with Lund now since Brunswick bought them out is you can only get a Mercury boat anchor on it.

[@frankmangieri2077]

Why are 5 degree shims installed at the transoms for mounting the outboards by dealers to "Fix" leaning to port or starboard issues ? I have been considering buying a lund 1775 adventure or 1875 but i keep seeing people talking about dealers doing shims and or other means of manipulating the angle of the transom and most say the "FIX" only helps with about 50% of the problem.Do these boats have design flaws? Please respond with a SIMPLE explanation!

[@bubbleobill267]

Design fault. Transom needs to have the five degrees added to it to fix the problem.

[@frankmangieri2077]

@@bubbleobill267 but most people claim it only helps a little or 50%, is that good enough for you? have you seen the price tag on these boats?

[@armedfarm3429]

Ther are several different brands of outboards that go on the Lund boats right at the factory. Talk with Merc & Yamaha for the answer.

[@bubbleobill267]

@ like I said it’s a design issue. The company needs to get the design right. I haven’t seen the price tag either, it’s a riveted ally boat which doesn’t interest me. I’m happy with my fiberglass Sharkcat!.

[@armedfarm3429]

@@bubbleobill267 Fiberglass WOW. LMAO. Design flaw. How you haters come up with these stories amazes me.

[@1decee]

They have priced themselves into oblivion

[@armedfarm3429]

Right, thats why they can't keep up with demand. Many times working around the clock with different shifts. I have been there many times; the place is amazing. Very busy. go go go.

[@billkraemer4710]

Love the Lund style and build, but will not afford the costs.

[@armedfarm3429]

@@billkraemer4710 Thats it right there. They are not known for the little 16" fishing boat anymore, but they still make em. They are # 1 builders of boats with hi-tech hi hp when I was in the marine sales it was nothing to sell Lund's from $60- 75, 000

[@Glen-j2f]

@@armedfarm3429 Easily damaged and hard to repair. So constantly being replaced.

[@terrypikaart4394]

Looks like Brunswick own them, explains mercury only and yes high dollar

[@brianpierson7708]

So you have pre fab & fab paint and after paint assembly. Is all

[@toadmarz]

I own a 2021 Lund Renegade 1775. Thanks for showing the building/assembly process. Very well made boat. 🎣🎣🎣

[@LundBoatsOfficial]

Glad to hear you're enjoying your Renegade!

[@ernieferguson9513]

I own a 1981 SSV. Doesn't leak.

[@iwejun]

My 97’ 1750 still gets my through the rough stuff while keeping me dry. These things are built like brick chit house.

[@jayb7675]

I have a 2023 Lund 1875 but live in TX. The biggest issue I have is no one repairs riveted boats. You have to send the boat back to Lund to get it fixed.

[@edwardcote1331]

i looked at a Lund and bought an Alumacraft.better storage and i didn't pay extra just for the brand.

[@biffhenderson1144]

Manufactured in USA by USA citizens. Lund has earned my business.

[@CRITESBIKER]

Rivets? why not a spot weld? unless one builds a carbon fiber shell that's riveted and bonded together and then the rivets are covered or a shell is placed within a shell.

[@ChainsawSquirrel]

Why are you still riveting boats ? when most aluminum boats are now welded.. no rivets to loosen and leak after warranty is up

[@zapfanzapfan]

Lund is a city in Sweden. I had never heard of the boat.

[@superyachtchef]

🌟 Fun-fact, what's his accent, which part of North America?

[@Hortonfarms1]

Wish I could afford a LUND.

[@donresh56]

If you had the money for a lund you should look at a different boat.

[@ThatsCowpoke2u]

Always a fan of Lund, but I can say without hesitation that I love my Lowe 1800 pro fisherman.

[@rigger314]

Each to their own but personally I'd prefer a fully welded aluminium plate boat to rivted.

[@douger1517]

Why not weld like in Australia much better strength and leak proof.

[@Happy11807]

RIVETS ARE ALWAYS BETTER THAN WELDS WITH ALUMINUM,LOOK AT AIRPLANES!

[@Scott-qy2ts]

You don't get quality for money anymore in America

[@douger1517]

@@Happy11807 airplanes don’t go in water. Use proper logic. Find any modern aluminium boat over 20 foot that isn’t welded. As they say “only in America”.

[@Happy11807]

@@douger1517 I have had riveted boats for over 50 years,never any problems!. The stresses and Temperature extremes are much greater on aircraft,that is why they are riveted.Any crack on an Aluminum weld is usually catastrophic!

[@murrayreid2644]

My explorer is 24 years old. It was taken good care of so it has no leaks. It's taken some real pounding on big lakes up north too. Quality!

[@chrisgilbert4146]

Have an 01 fisherman, bought new and it's been phenomenal. Time for new one and unfortunately it won't be a Lund. There just not the same. These things are turning into campers....sell the wife's sparkles and sound systems. I could go on with plenty of bad experiences with new Lunds my buddies have bought.....but I won't.

[@armedfarm3429]

You have nothing, sounds like you work for competitor down the road in LF.

[@chrisgilbert4146]

@@armedfarm3429 Not at all bud. Just giving my personal opinion. Probably fine for the weekend warrior like yourself. I'm on the water 100+ days a year. Hope your butt feels better.

[@armedfarm3429]

@@chrisgilbert4146 Holy god man, THats funny as hell. What's 100 days on the water in Minnesota??? Not much. Guides here run em all spring, summer, fall long, & there are many Guides. You have no clue what you're talking about. The reason it's not a Lund for you poor's is because of the money, you know it, I know it. Go buy an Alumcrud.

[@chrisgilbert4146]

@armedfarm3429 would not buy one of those either dummy. I'm not a guide but have been on Michigan waters my whole life. And you must have missed me saying I've been very pleased with my lund fisherman I've owned for 24 years. Also you never put a price tag on fun POOR BOY. By the way those guides get new ones every 3 years. Keep fishing from bucket son.

[@armedfarm3429]

@@chrisgilbert4146 Youn tell em pie face you been in a LUND Fisherman! WOWzer. .Ya bucket fisherman sonny boy! Bucket boy, I sit on the creek on a bucket telling stories about Lunds boats. I been around JR I can tell you stories, get it Jr? Been out with most of the big timers, people you watch on saturday morning. Going oh ah oh ah, you clodhopper!🤣

[@stevescoville8465]

Had to turn it off, the music was too loud and too much

[@bertblue9683]

I'll never shell out the money on a new one. Everything has become unaffordable.

[@pm270100]

how long you been making boats for boys ????

[@donresh56]

I owned an I/o baron for years. I will never own a lund again. Buddy bought a lund, started leaking dealer had to send back to lund, four months later he got his boat back.

[@bigears4014]

Made just like a dehavilland, spelt wrong for sure , but we're a good boat

[@johngeissel5021]

Bought my first LUND a RebelXL 2023. To my surprise none of the compartments are waterproof 😮 what a cheap way to manufacture a pricy boat. Cant be very difficult or expensive to make them waterproof. A friend has the similar model from 15 yrs ago and the compartment are waterproof. I live on a lake and the boat is tied at a dock all summer. I spend too much time taking life jackets, fishing gear out after every rainfall. For sure i will never praise Lund or buy again

[@ronaldbertin9455]

I Stil have my 1989 Crestliner 180 Phantom , LUNDS ARE TO PRICEY FOR ME TO CHANGE

[@fishntalk]

I worked at Crestliner from 1998-1999, right out of high school. I took a look around and saw all these older men slapping together boats, eating ham sandwiches on the line, and looking pretty miserable. One cold, Minnesota Saturday, I went to the Marine Corps recruiter, signed my papers, and one day, this Staff Sergeant, full uniform, walked right to my work area and told me “Let’s go.” I put down my tools and walked out. As I was walking out, most everyone in the bays stopped working and started clapping. It was a hell of an experience that I’ll never forget. I thank God that I joined the Marines because the plant that I worked at in Little Falls, MN closed sometime ago. I’m not saying that Crestliners are bad boats or it wasn’t a bad place to earn a paycheck. I’m just glad that I didn’t get stuck there. Oh, and would never buy a Crestliner boat from the time that I worked there because as a rookie, I messed up a lot and the lead had to fix everything behind me.

[@rodberens4741]

Can’t afford one . Nice boat but $ tomuch

[@toddsmith6766]

Premium my ass. I made the mistake of buying a 14 wc. Which I found stands for will crack. How about having reinforcement over the end of the keels,and a solid transom.

[@weseehowcommiegoogleis3770]

Sorry Lund. I just cant stomach a second mortgage just to acquire a 14 foot V bottom John.

[@papabits5721]

The best aluminum boats are made in Quebec Canada, Princecraft

[@mjchmb]

Why talk over music

[@kid625]

Lund does not honor their warranty. Terrible to deal with. A rivet leak is not their fault!! Never buying a Lund again.

[@philipanderson6703]

Oh I’m with u on that going through that right now my 5th Lund and my last blamed me on abuse!!! Only abuse here is you not backing your product!!!! Never again junk

[@rickromero1143]

Yeah, my brother in law has a leaking Lund 1885 and they basically told him to pound sand. They wouldn't warranty.

[@MuskyFarmer]

My father in law is a two time Lund owner. His 97 had a new transom replaced at Lund and 5 years later it was failed again. Lund led him on for 3 years and in the end said "not our problem" poor customer service😢

[@davidjung3819]

Too much back ground music...

[@pahanin2480]

Wooden boats are nice

[@squadman3376]

Great boats ....made in the USA.

[@BrianHinz-u6i]

They should get rid of those mercury’s and go with Suzuki.

[@robertmceuen3630]

Not a welded boat? No thanks. Junk.

[@cory5785]

18 ft tin tiller over $50000 in canada hahah...the boat companies are going to get what they deserve soon.

[@lurebenson7722]

Every one of these riveted boats sooner or later become a leaky disaster

[@Misterwhistle]

24 years, in the water from break up to freeze up and used daily. No leaks.

[@finnbilodeau4898]

Complete lemons. Had two. Both fell apart. Never again.

[@GregoryMunch-z9p]

The QA process is not there, callin nonsense and the fit and finish is not there as well - poor quality on screwing, riveting, electrical, dash mounting, aluminum filings everywhere- whatever Brunswick callin you out

[@lutomson3496]

Buy my aluminum boats in BC better quality and price custom built cheaper then factory Lund

[@Mike-ew9zn]

Way over priced for what you get!!!

[@toddgeary5885]

1875 ProGuide love it! Thanks