Lund Boats SSV 14, WC 12, 12ft "A" series comparison

[@rodneyjordan6745]

Putting them side by side shows what a beast the 14 footer is over the 12.

[@bigair0176]

Ya it certainly does. Love my ssv. So glad I bought it. Cheers!

[@ToolManTaylor]

Great comparison bigair01. We need to do a cruise speed and holeshot

[@bigair0176]

Thanks for letting me use your boat in this video tool man taylor

[@fiveowaf454]

Great video, enjoyed it as I just got a 14' Tinnie with a 15 horse Mercury 4 stroke. Any information on propeller pitches being run, would be interesting to know.

[@bigair0176]

Fiveo waf my mercy was stock. The Honda I believe was stock and the Yamaha had a prop that reduced over all speed but had torque for more weight. I can try find out the pitch on the Yamaha and get back to you

[@fiveowaf454]

I was mostly interested in your Mercury, I think stock is a 9.25x10 on the 20 HP?, because I have a similar boat with a 15 hp and need to choose a propeller. All the propeller selection guides I look at seem wildly over optimistic about the amount of pitch needed based on my experience with other motors I've had and even looking for my 15 hp Mercury.

[@bigair0176]

Fiveo waf looks like my prop is a 10p. Only markings I can see on it. When I was looking for a motor there wasn’t much difference and size of block or motor between the 15 and 20. Weight was even the same. So went with the 20hp as a result. This motor is solid and I ran it for last 3 years and this year I put over 150-200hours on it easily.

[@jaysondykes6319]

Thought I recognized beer belly flats and those boats, I was there this past year with my Lund 12ft A, looking to change to a 12 WC or 14WC for the growing family. Can’t decide as sometimes I need the lightweight A when I can’t launch with my motor home but I also want more stability of the WC. Do you find the 12WC more able to handle rough water than the A?

[@bigair0176]

Yes the wc is certainly a little more stable. But I have a fam of four and my buddy has the family of four and the ssv is much superior if you ask me. The nice thing about these boats there is very little weight differences really between them. If you went with a 14 the trailer will be a bit longer but easier to launch. Just depends how long your rv is to turn around at bbf. I use my boat in the ocean. The wc has a 15inch transom and the ssv has a 20inch. Gives you better depth. You would love the ssv over the wc personally. Easier to walk around in especially with more then yourself in the boat. Just my 2 cents. Cheers!

[@jeffmckinsey8769]

Great video awesome boats

[@bigair0176]

Hey Thanks Jeff Appreciate the positive feedback. cheers

[@pgfishguy5542]

Do you find the 20 has enough power for a few guys? Looking at the same boat but was considering the 25. The 20 has appeal though given it is lighter

[@bigair0176]

Ya I I can get up on plane no problem. But if 4 no way. Between 3 of us we weigh 500lbs. You can still do just over 20 knots with three of us in the boat.

[@swamprat2818]

Where did you find the downrigger brackets on the middle bench of your boat?? who makes them? Thanks

[@bigair0176]

I had them custom made at a metal shop.

[@swamprat2818]

Thank you!

[@gordonbrinson650]

What size is your Trolling motor? 46 Lb Thrust?

[@bigair0176]

It’s the 55lb thrust.

[@robertsilcher3422]

Thanks for the SSV videos! I’m seriously considering the SSV 14. I really like the features of the SSV over the WC. Do you have any regrets about the boat? I

[@bigair0176]

Zero regrets! It’s a great little boat. It’s big enough for a family of four on a lake no issues. I run it in the ocean salmon fishing and it catches a lot of fish. I do want a bigger boat for the ocean but more of a luxury desire hehe. Otherwise it is great!

[@sylvainlaurence1554]

Dont go out with 20+km whind. 2 foot +wave gonna be not safe at all

[@bigair0176]

@@sylvainlaurence1554 believe me I try not to! Cheers

[@gerardhaubert8210]

How did you put the floor in rhe SSV? What is max hp

[@bigair0176]

If you look on my channel I did a vid on the flooring recently as I just recovered it. Cheers

[@sstatic6093]

so can you use a 18 hp on the 14ft?

[@bigair0176]

s static yes. You can use up to a 35 on the ssv 14. The wc14 might be different. And other boats may also be different you would have look at the rating right on the boat itself

[@chadbosko8935]

What in the world is that speed measurement is it kilometers per hour, really like to know and would if it is I'd really prefer mph.

[@bigair0176]

Haha sorry. Guess you will just have to use google to convert it.

[@chadbosko8935]

@@bigair0176 haha was just going to do that and I saw your reply. 23.8mph man that is fast I have a new 9.9 honda on mine can't Waite to try it when I'm done rebuilding the boat.

[@paulviola4582]

Do you like the tiller over having a steering wheel?

[@bigair0176]

Ya I don't mind the Tiller over the steering when for the size of the boat. Would be a lot more to hook up every time I use my boat on the lakes. I load it upside down on my truck. I have a video on that on my channel. SO steering wheel wouldn't be practical. If it stayed on a trailer for transport a steering wheel would be nice to tho. Cheers.

[@paulviola4582]

I’m just trying to decide now if I want a 14 or 16

[@bigair0176]

@@paulviola4582 what are you planning on using it for mostly? Oceans, large lakes or medium to small lakes. Then there is how deep and wide do you want it to be. lots of different setups you can do.

[@paulviola4582]

Medium to small lakes......I was looking at the fury and thought the 16 might be too big

[@bigair0176]

@@paulviola4582 ya I think the 14 is a better option. The SSV is a nice deep wide boat and plenty big enough for the lakes. I even use mine in the ocean up to 15 knot winds. You could even look at the WC14 as well but I am happy I bought the SSV 14. Not to big or small. I put my wife and 2 kids in the boat and the boat still cruises nice with my 20hp. The boat I believe is capable up to a 35 but that's a little much I think.

[@castmastersoutdoors7762]

How do you think they would hold up in saltwater

[@bigair0176]

I use mine in the salt water every year. The ssv would be my choice for sure. The wc and the type “a” are lake boats minded for sure. You could maybe use them on a calm day no issues. But any wind will make the trip short. I run my ssv from 0-15knot winds. Any more and it’s not really that much fun heheh. Really 10+ knots it’s not fun but it is doable. Just depends on your experience operating boats. I love my ssv and will keep it my whole life. It will always be used in the lakes when I get a second boat for the ocean. I only want a bigger boat as I have twofootitus and want more room to walk around with my growing boys on the ocean. Cheers

[@timothyqueen7286]

Screw that kilometer crap. This is America, U.S.A.. We go by M.P.H., MILES PER HOUR. If you are not from U.S.A. and you are in U.S.A. then convert to our way. WE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO AND WILL NOT CONYERT. So I still don't know how fast you was going.

[@davidnorth6541]

These boat all suck. I'm really glad I choose the boat that I choose.

[@bigair0176]

David North what did you choose? The ssv14 is pretty good. I take it out in 15knot winds by myself. Can’t suck that bad.

[@timbradfield788]

David North, that ain't cool to talk bad about these fine Lund fishing boats! They are perfect for fishing beautiful British Columbia!

[@yz125ryder]

you suck dave

[@rodneyjordan6745]

​ He didn't reply because he doesn't have a boat or he's a dealer of a different brand.