Posted 10/5/2015 5:52 PM (#787354) Subject: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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I just talked to a rep at the factory and a friend/owner of a local Lund dealership.I have a Pic of the Muskie boat.PM if you want to see it.The only difference between the two is the cockpit of the Northern version has pedestals seats and a rear flip up bench seating in the back that folds down to make a bigger rear casting deck instead of the Bass version with the pop up tackle box. Boats will be in showing up in more dealerships as Lund is in full production now.Both versions will be at almost all shows. Much better quality(Pro V) and layout then Predator.All boats coming out now are with 200 Opti or 200 V-Rod. Local dealer told me 40-50 K depending on add ons.Comes with cover and trolling motor.Need electronics and what every else you throw on it. I'm told heavy interest on both models so don't expect any Blue light specials.Boat looks awesome and layout may be the best ever for a Muskie boat. Now the old question you most likley be in lower Glass boat range? Need some reviews ASAP!
Gman
Posted 10/6/2015 6:37 PM (#787505 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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Location: NE PA
For that kind of money there are a lot of really nice options. Not to say that this isn't one of them, but they do enter in to an awful competitive market. I would have to think long and hard about an aluminum rig over a 18-19' glass boat...
Posted 10/7/2015 6:51 AM (#787544 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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hello guys glad to be joining, up here in canada its not easy to see boats like tuffys and the like that are built with big front decks and big rod lockers so anything like those that become available are of interest ! i received an answer from lund on Facebook ,they said no 17 footer in the works for now but 1875 on the line now.
Posted 10/10/2015 12:00 PM (#788021 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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I'm anxious to test ride the ProV Bass and see how it handles rougher stuff. I've been in a CMV as well and hope it's better than that. However hard to imagine it will be as good as most other glass boats its size. If the price is right though, it is intriguing...
Posted 10/10/2015 9:26 PM (#788074 - in reply to #787354) Subject: RE: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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Pricing is out guys. I have a quote for the Northern verison layout I want. 150 HP Merc 4 stoke, , 9.9 Merc Pro Kicker ,Terrova 80# with I pilot ,Humm 859 on bow and Lowrance Elite 9 x on Dash with cover and spare and two bank charger.(that's all) If you want 200 HP and some more goodies you'll be in mid 50's. Crazy for 18.5 ft aluminum boat as you can get a Triton Fishunter 186 SC with the same stuff mentioned above for about 42K. The Lund boat has about the best layout you could ask for skies though .Except for the price.
Any ? PM me.
Gman
Posted 11/4/2015 7:10 PM (#791373 - in reply to #791277) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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Whats Options FN? Kicker? I would like to see Northern Edition of Wally/Musky version on side of the boat.Not Bass? Comments guys?If I buy that boat I'll be removing Bass Edition decals for Muskie ?
Gmanny
Posted 11/4/2015 9:34 PM (#791383 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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Further north, Id also love to hear what that includes and if thats from a dealer--lots of speculation about this boat and the pricing does seem out of line with what it is, but 39 seems a lot more in line with where it would need to be in order to be at all competitive, so im sure many would be interested.
Posted 11/5/2015 6:57 PM (#791501 - in reply to #791383) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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gmanny1 - 11/4/2015 7:10 PM
Whats Options FN? Kicker? I would like to see Northern Edition of Wally/Musky version on side of the boat.Not Bass? Comments guys?If I buy that boat I'll be removing Bass Edition decals for Muskie ?
Gmanny
Macintosh - 11/4/2015 9:34 PM
Further north, Id also love to hear what that includes and if thats from a dealer--lots of speculation about this boat and the pricing does seem out of line with what it is, but 39 seems a lot more in line with where it would need to be in order to be at all competitive, so im sure many would be interested.
That was priced off the link above. Hard to say if a dealer would price it for more than that...that'd seem kinda dumb...
No kicker, I have no use for one. No options either...I have all the electronics I need, incl. trolling motor which I would keep.
Posted 11/6/2015 6:05 PM (#791630 - in reply to #791517) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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Just talked to a Lund Rep and their working on logo and options and from what i was just told from Lund guy you can omit logo's and get custom one made if you like.Just a heat gun and your ready to go. Bang!
Gmanny
Posted 11/12/2015 5:38 PM (#792316 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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Flip up seats on a rear deck are great IMO. Especially when you make several short runs throughout the day and don't want to remove your seat pedestal from the deck down the floor, and then back up again. Gets old (and so am I :). Did I hear at one point Tuffy is looking at having that rear flip up seats to their Esox rear decks?
Posted 11/14/2015 6:09 AM (#792452 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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So, question for Steve or some of you guys who are more "in" with someone at Lund or a dealer, etc. Is Lund positioning this boat as a deep-hulled bass boat, or is it a multispecies boat with a casting-focused layout? Theres been a lot of discussion around this boat especially relative to the price-tag, as unless the Lund pricing tool on their website is off by 30% it seems like you'll be able to buy a fully rigged glass bassboat from numerous companies for similar money as this, so I wonder if people are simply assuming it's a straight-up bass boat (it does say "bass" on the sticker) yet it has a 25" transom and may be "more" than a straight-up bassboat--its kind of apples and oranges if that's true, but not sure to what degree...Seems there are really very few boats quite like this out there that combine a deeper hull with a bassboat-style layout. I ended up moving from a deep v boat into a glass bass boat because I couldnt find a boat like this--had I been able to have lund build me a custom boat a couple years ago it would essentially be this boat, it's uncanny how closely it resembles what I was looking for. Realistically I couldnt afford to have bought a new one anyway, but I literally couldnt even find ANYTHING similar to look at, so Ive never laid eyes on one, they simply dont exist in the market in anything resembling a significant way. Youve got the x-190 which seems actually to be a smaller boat given the width and which as a brand seems confined to the upper midwest; The 05 and 06 triton 21xd (no longer made) comes to mind, as does the new 22' ranger boat--but those are both much larger boats and they are glass. Im just wondering who Lund will end up targeting to buy this boat and for what. The tin bass boat guys seem to think this boat will be too expensive and will draw too much water and therefore wont be a good value and wont meet their needs, and in the southeast most assume rivets are inherently weak and that the vee-hull necessarily makes the boat "tippy"(lund has their work cut out for them if this is the target audience); the glass guys want glass in this price range; which leaves you with current tin deep-v customers who want a casting layout, which, based on available offerings seems a tiny niche. Is that a lot more people than I thought, or am I missing something? Im in sales in another industry, so it would be interesting to hear from someone with that perspective and more reality-based insight on this boat and what Lund thinks will make it tick.
Posted 11/16/2015 6:31 PM (#792738 - in reply to #792732) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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Further North - 11/16/2015 5:18 PM
Silly question: Why would people want tackle boxes on board if they could store all their tackle below deck?
I've been doing that for three seasons now and I wouldn't go back to a tackle box on a bet.
The few times I fish out of someone else's boat and have to use one I feel like I've slipped back to the stone age.
Gear and tackle box area on the floor is a selling point to multi-specie anglers, as is the area created that is cockpit, not elevated deck. Bass boat interiors generally have just enough cockpit for passengers and the driver. I ran a bass boat for a couple years back in my Skeeter days, and really didn't like the entire boat being high deck. I like to work on the fish at boat side, and prefer to do so from the cockpit.
It looks like, in the early stages of delivery of the new models, that orders are slightly higher for the bench seating and cool tackle storage, but the dealers ordered at least one of each.
Posted 11/16/2015 6:58 PM (#792746 - in reply to #792452) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Macintosh - 11/14/2015 6:09 AM
So, question for Steve or some of you guys who are more "in" with someone at Lund or a dealer, etc. Is Lund positioning this boat as a deep-hulled bass boat, or is it a multispecies boat with a casting-focused layout? Theres been a lot of discussion around this boat especially relative to the price-tag, as unless the Lund pricing tool on their website is off by 30% it seems like you'll be able to buy a fully rigged glass bassboat from numerous companies for similar money as this, so I wonder if people are simply assuming it's a straight-up bass boat (it does say "bass" on the sticker) yet it has a 25" transom and may be "more" than a straight-up bassboat--its kind of apples and oranges if that's true, but not sure to what degree...Seems there are really very few boats quite like this out there that combine a deeper hull with a bassboat-style layout. I ended up moving from a deep v boat into a glass bass boat because I couldnt find a boat like this--had I been able to have lund build me a custom boat a couple years ago it would essentially be this boat, it's uncanny how closely it resembles what I was looking for. Realistically I couldnt afford to have bought a new one anyway, but I literally couldnt even find ANYTHING similar to look at, so Ive never laid eyes on one, they simply dont exist in the market in anything resembling a significant way. Youve got the x-190 which seems actually to be a smaller boat given the width and which as a brand seems confined to the upper midwest; The 05 and 06 triton 21xd (no longer made) comes to mind, as does the new 22' ranger boat--but those are both much larger boats and they are glass. Im just wondering who Lund will end up targeting to buy this boat and for what. The tin bass boat guys seem to think this boat will be too expensive and will draw too much water and therefore wont be a good value and wont meet their needs, and in the southeast most assume rivets are inherently weak and that the vee-hull necessarily makes the boat "tippy"(lund has their work cut out for them if this is the target audience); the glass guys want glass in this price range; which leaves you with current tin deep-v customers who want a casting layout, which, based on available offerings seems a tiny niche. Is that a lot more people than I thought, or am I missing something? Im in sales in another industry, so it would be interesting to hear from someone with that perspective and more reality-based insight on this boat and what Lund thinks will make it tick.
It's a deep V Bass boat in one configuration and a 'Northern Edition' bass/multi species ride in the other. Suggested list is approximately $39.5K. The targeted audience is the bigger water angler to the guy who wants a bass interior and loves the Lund brand and the Pro V legacy.
The rod locker takes 9' rods. LOTS of storage. Big decks. Flip up rear seating. The strakes, running bottom design, and beam on the 1875 create a platform that isn't even close to 'tippy'. It's not going to draft much more water than a FRP 19' bass boat. I am pretty sure Lund is not targeting the southeast but will sell some there.
The 'glass guys' in the north where Lund sells the majority of their boats are outnumbered by the 'aluminum' fans by a considerable margin. Keep in mind, Lund offers a beauty of a glass boat too.
'Tin bass boats' have traditionally been flat bottomed or modified Vs. And, generally speaking, most are not even in the same neighborhood in the build of a Pro V. Those few regional brands that are, are very expensive, and are cult favorites in the south.
Sure, there are inexpensive FRP 19' boats. Go to Florida and price some regionally built bay boats. Not much margin in those, and if I wanted to buy a center console, that's where I'd get one.
Get into the upper class glass 19' bass boats and they ain't cheap.
The price point is absolutely Pro V, and they sell quite a few Pro V models. The boat will run really well with a 175 and surprisingly well with the 150 Merc 4 stroke.
What percentage do you think of that suggested list is the outboard/prop/rigging?
It is indeed a lot more folks that you thought, tempered by the fact it's not thousands in the first place for a new boat; people have a odd perception about numbers of boats each brand sells. It doesn't take thousands, or even 'hundreds' of a particular model to help the bottom line along.
And the 'muskie guys' have been complaining they wanted this design for several years. I'd love to own one, that's for sure.
Something else to consider, when Skeeter introduced the deep v line, they did so in the hopes of selling a 'reasonable' number, and getting their bass boats on the showroom floor up north. I was working for them during that time in '89 to '92.
It worked. Green Bay, the Fox Valley, and Milwaukee markets sell quite a few bass boats. Michigan is great, too, as is S MN.
Posted 11/16/2015 7:51 PM (#792761 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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Thank you very much, I appreciate the reply. Several of these threads have posts where people used the Lund pricing feature to build a moderately rigged boat and wound up in the mid 40's and up to over 50, so 39 is a lot more in line. I tried it and wound yp in the mid 40's without really loading it up. Im sure when these are available people will see prices a bit more in line, but even given that I was surprised.
And yes, I had a lund and it was a heck of a lot more stable than the mod-v bass boats those guys think are so stable, just offered it up for perspective. Im pretty sold on my glass boat now, but this boat looks great to me and I hope they do well with it.
Posted 11/16/2015 9:13 PM (#792771 - in reply to #792738) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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sworrall - 11/16/2015 6:31 PM
Further North - 11/16/2015 5:18 PM
Silly question: Why would people want tackle boxes on board if they could store all their tackle below deck?
I've been doing that for three seasons now and I wouldn't go back to a tackle box on a bet.
The few times I fish out of someone else's boat and have to use one I feel like I've slipped back to the stone age.
Gear and tackle box area on the floor is a selling point to multi-specie anglers, as is the area created that is cockpit, not elevated deck. Bass boat interiors generally have just enough cockpit for passengers and the driver. I ran a bass boat for a couple years back in my Skeeter days, and really didn't like the entire boat being high deck. I like to work on the fish at boat side, and prefer to do so from the cockpit.
It looks like, in the early stages of delivery of the new models, that orders are slightly higher for the bench seating and cool tackle storage, but the dealers ordered at least one of each.
I had a couple boats like that...having "stuff" on the floor that I had to constantly work around dove me nuts. On the boat, I like gear I'm not using put away and out of my way. Tackle boxes on deck were amongst the worst - always in my way.
Posted 11/17/2015 7:28 PM (#792914 - in reply to #792792) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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sworrall - 11/16/2015 10:53 PM
There's plenty of storage in that ride to put everything away. There's also more floor space.
You haven't seen all the tackle I carry...
The way I use my boat, I don't need...or want...floor space. It's just wasted space for me. I get why other people want it, that's cool...but I'd still take the bench seat version every time.
Posted 11/18/2015 7:40 PM (#793104 - in reply to #792436) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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Steve ,were all waiting on your video! Would you drop 45 K on that Lund 1875 or Go Tuffy ala glass? Price range on the 1760 Tuffy vs Lund 1875 Aluminum with a 150 Merc and a 9.9 kicker?
Thoughts and advice ?
Gman
Posted 11/29/2015 11:27 AM (#794547 - in reply to #787354) Subject: RE: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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I got to ask.Have they changed the material on the transom.Not trying to start something,but did'nt they change the material on the floor.So does mean there is no wood on top of deck or below the deck.Just asking.
Posted 11/29/2015 11:44 AM (#794549 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
All aluminum flooring. Please look at all of the information offered here.
Some key specs include:
A total length of 18 feet, 9 inches
Rated for a maximum 200 HP. We hit a top end of 62mph with the Optimax and 59mph with the Verado. This was with one person in the boat, no gear, a 24-volt battery configuration, half-tank of fuel and at full trim with a 3-blade Mercury Tempest Plus Prop.
It has a wide 96 1/2-inch beam that, when coupled with the IPS 2 hull, is extremely stable
36 gallon fuel capacity
All-aluminum flooring
Available in a 24 or 36-volt battery configuration
Features a removable port console.
3-tier center rod locker that holds five 9-foot rods, five 8-foot, 8-inch rods and five 8-foot, 4-inch rods
Posted 12/1/2015 7:33 AM (#794724 - in reply to #794547) Subject: RE: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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bob690 - 11/29/2015 11:27 AM
I got to ask.Have they changed the material on the transom.Not trying to start something,but did'nt they change the material on the floor.So does mean there is no wood on top of deck or below the deck.Just asking.
bob690
Anecdotal, but it was reported on another forum that the transom is composite, or at least not wood...
Posted 12/3/2015 6:10 AM (#794965 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Maybe composite means something specific in this application, but as I understand the term it tells us nothing. Plywood is "composite". Anyone know what materials it is a composite OF?
Posted 12/3/2015 9:28 AM (#795003 - in reply to #794989) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Steve,our dealers in my area seldom order a boat unless someone orders one.But I'm really interested in this boat,also I have hard time buying a boat with out driving one.Thankyou for responding to my questions.
Posted 3/30/2016 7:04 PM (#811922 - in reply to #791517) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat.
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Location: Minocqua, WI
sworrall - 11/5/2015 7:57 PM
We will pass that on. Good people at Lund Boats.
Steve....I'm getting pretty close to pulling the trigger on a XS, northern edition. Any word as to whether they have any different decal plans for the northern edition?
Posted 4/6/2016 12:53 PM (#812805 - in reply to #812800) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Location: Minneapolis, MN
partlycloudy - 4/6/2016 12:44 PM
Not the same base but there are seat bases on either side of the ski pole base.
Yeah I saw that, but they said they were for butt seats and I'd be wanting to put a regular chair seat back there, which is where the pedestal seat comes into play.
Posted 4/6/2016 4:10 PM (#812860 - in reply to #812805) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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dami0101 - 4/6/2016 1:53 PM
partlycloudy - 4/6/2016 12:44 PM
Not the same base but there are seat bases on either side of the ski pole base.
Yeah I saw that, but they said they were for butt seats and I'd be wanting to put a regular chair seat back there, which is where the pedestal seat comes into play.
Not sure I'm understanding the question correctly, but you can put whatever kind of seat you want in the seat bases--it could be a butt seat or a chair seat, they both work with the same seat-base.
Posted 4/6/2016 6:13 PM (#812885 - in reply to #812805) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Location: Minocqua, WI
I was told yes. The bases are different from the floor to the ones on the deck. The front deck and rear deck seat bases are for the butt seat and the boat comes with one. My local dealer put a quote together for me that included a additional regular "Air Ride" seat, but with the butt seat pedestal so I can use it in the front or back just like the butt seat.
He also called Lund about the decals and was told they may offer something next year, but this years model will say "Bass" only.
I'm at 45k with cover, extra seat, 4 bank charger, 2x10inch Helix graphs and a 36 volt Terrova w/Ilink. I'm pretty tempted, but still not sure. I expected it to come in under 40. 45k is a stretch to me. My wife thinks I'm going senile early....
Posted 4/6/2016 9:40 PM (#812938 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Thats wierd on the seat bases, not sure why they would use 2 diffrent bases especially since many people use both pdestal and chair on the decks. My lund had all the same bases, but that was an older boat so who knows. Im sure there's a way around it wthout breaking the bank...we're talking about a seat base here, Im betting if a dealer wants to make a $40,000+ sale they'll figure out a seat base if they can??
Posted 4/6/2016 9:49 PM (#812942 - in reply to #812885) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Location: Aurora IL
yeah, the 2 main seats are solid base non movable. The seat bases on the decks are not the usual bases Lund uses they're the kingpin style that a lot of bass boats use. You can get normal "sitting" height kingpin posts tho.
Posted 4/7/2016 10:02 AM (#813020 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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That's actually great to hear about the kingpin bases, I think they are WAY nicer than the other ones I've seen lund use, and the bases are way more readily available. If the decks use kingpin bases it'll be really easy to get good quality aftermarket bases to fit either pedestal or chair seats at a less-ridiculous price than the current Lund offering! I also hated the old-style raised bases when I was standing, frankly I'm surprised they didn't do this earlier. I checked out one of these boats recently at a boat show but hadn't noticed the seat bases, good to hear!
Posted 4/8/2016 11:13 AM (#813246 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Location: Minocqua, WI
Anyone driven the new pro v bass with the 150hp merc? I know the old addage of "always max out your hp", but the idea of saving 3-4K at this price point is appealing.
Posted 4/8/2016 6:07 PM (#813289 - in reply to #813246) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Location: Tinley Park, IL
kmeyer - 4/8/2016 11:13 AM
Anyone driven the new pro v bass with the 150hp merc? I know the old addage of "always max out your hp", but the idea of saving 3-4K at this price point is appealing.
There's going to be a lot of those boats sold with a 150 on them so I wouldn't worry about resale. A 150 is going to put you in the low 50s which is fast enough for most people. For people that want more speed, they probably won't be looking at the Pro V bass to begin with. There are other comparable boats out there with a 150 max rating so I wouldn't let the 200 max HP tag get in the way.
Posted 5/3/2016 7:43 PM (#816034 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Location: Minocqua, WI
I went ahead and pulled the trigger this afternoon on a XS. In addition to putting a air ride seat on the back deck, they are also giving me a air ride seat for the front deck instead of the butt seat. I'm personally not big on the captain seats so this will work better for me. Especially when walleye/crappie jigging. I went with the Merc 150 4s, 2 Helix 10's SI and a Ulterra 36 volt.
Posted 5/4/2016 5:13 AM (#816068 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Location: Tinley Park, IL
Congrats!! That boats is gonna be awesome. I agree 5 weeks is bad especially right now. I have been waiting for my boat since I ordered it in late January and I just got a picture of it this morning!! Exciting times!
Posted 5/4/2016 1:04 PM (#816132 - in reply to #816068) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Hey,guys have a few questions on the musky version of this boat.Do any of you guys troll for your muskies and this leads to,can you mount a 9.9 kicker to the transom.And also can you mount rod holders to the gunnels.
Posted 5/4/2016 4:52 PM (#816156 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Location: Minocqua, WI
Thanks guys! Gonna be a long 5 weeks, but I have a super busy next month anyways with family obligations so that should help. Not much time to fish anyways until mid June.
Esox80 - Great looking boat! I had a really hard time deciding between the 150 and the 200. I changed my mind several times before settling on the 150. Have you had yours out yet for break in? How's it perform?
Bob690 - The dealer is adding 4 rod holders for me. They will go on the sport trak. I've never trolled for Musky before, but may try it a little. The dealer told me on a normal day, I'll will be able to just use the 112lb/36volt Ulterra. Depending on performance, I may or may not look into adding a kicker. I can't answer the specific question of a 9.9. Sorry.
Posted 5/4/2016 6:03 PM (#816168 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Location: Tinley Park, IL
Esox- that is an awesome looking boat. Those rims, fenders, and dual butt seats give your boat a great look. Usually not a fan of black but it looks great on these Lunds.
About the kicker motor- I emailed Lund about that when I was deciding since using a kicker is very important to me. Lund had no answer about the kicker at that time but that was in Nov/Dec. You could add a bracket but it is nice just to be able to put it on the transom.
Posted 5/9/2016 1:28 PM (#816625 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Well Guys, took the new 1875 Pro V Bass XS out this weekend and idled around the lake for over an hour first per new motor instructions. But then was able to open her up and run around. Was surprised how well she handled. My first 19 footer but felt just like my 16s. Smooth and very stable - even in tight turns. The 200 just growls when you kick her down but 4 stroke quiet at trolling speeds. of course jumps out of the water and on plane at about 19 mph. My wife loaded the boat as usual when I backed in the trailer and it was easy even though she was very nervous. She gave me grief about a bit of a new boat woody when I hit the Ulterra auto-deploy. and the Talon worked well even in the 20 mph winds we had Saturday. Boat was extremely stable when fishing even with my 75 pound lab running around. and the huge front deck is so nice to fish off of even with the lab running around. Still learning the Helix's but big technology change over my HDS7s especially the side views. Only one weekend on her but I am in love.
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Posted 5/10/2016 9:59 AM (#816726 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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She did 52 on the GPS but that was not wide open or trimmed as the wife was not happy to be going that fast. For the next 9 hours I have to alter the speed too. Lund tells me she should do 61. Probably be close.
Ya Lexi is too old to hunt anymore but she loves to fish. In the Fall she watches the straight line suckers boatside or the bobbers and gets all excited when a musky hits them. She gets to lick the fish my wife catches and loves that. But not the big muskies. she knows better.
Posted 6/25/2016 10:01 AM (#821762 - in reply to #816726) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Location: Minocqua, WI
It was a week late, but I just took delivery! I may get it out for a few hours this evening, but tomorrow is wide open for me so I'll take it on it's maiden voyage soon. I can't get over all the room this thing has. I can get both extra pro-ride seats and pedestals in one storage box and there's still room for the travel cover and poles.
Posted 7/6/2016 8:14 AM (#822814 - in reply to #787354) Subject: RE: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Hey Guys
Just an update on my boat now that I got a bunch of hours on her. sorry I still haven't truly opened up trimming her out for top end but I am seeing 58 with a loaded boat. can probably get another one or two out of her. I love the Verado and love the boat. I should have taken a picture of the storage area but I put one of these racks in the bottom and have all my musky boxes in there. It works great.
The Ulterra is great although I am having trouble with the tranducer. new one on order. with the 36 volt system, i never run out of power. I am getting the hang of the Helix units. Only a couple minor issues I told Lund about: 1. The ski pole pedestal is lame as I would rather be able to put the seat in the middle. the ski pole should be the option - not the standard. 2. They do not have locks on all the storage areas - only a few. I spend this much on a boat and Lund tries to save a few bucks but not supplying locks on every area. Now I have to get it done after. 3. Hour meter for the motor would be nice. Other than that, it is awesome. Can't wait for Ontario chasing skis in a month. Jeff
Posted 7/7/2016 8:46 AM (#822904 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Location: Minocqua, WI
That's a great idea Jeff! I may try that as well. I'm super happy with my boat too. Of course with the 150hp, I'm not getting those speeds, but I'm more than satisfied. I've had it out 6 days now. Even with all my gear and two guys, I broke 45mph the other day. That's plenty for me. It doesn't seem to suck gas too bad either. It's a beautiful smooth ride. The 36volt Ulterra has been amazing. I'm still learning how to use all the electronics, but the follow the contour blows me away. The spotlock is great too. As Jeff mentioned, the storage locks are really my only issue. Beyond the fact that they should have them on all compartments. They are really easy to pop up just by hand. I'm amazed Lund sells such amazing boats, but can't redesign a decent lock.
I'll be taking it to LOTW in September! I'm used to renting resort boats so this will be really awesome.
Posted 7/7/2016 12:18 PM (#822939 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
'They are really easy to pop up just by hand. I'm amazed Lund sells such amazing boats, but can't redesign a decent lock.'
That's pretty much every fishing boat on the market. Boat companies don't usually design hardware, they buy the stuff from OEM vendors. All the lock does is keep out honest folk, a small pry bar or a center punch and little hammer will get you instant access to any storage compartment on almost any ride.
Posted 7/7/2016 1:19 PM (#822946 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Yeah I was happy that my new boat had locks... Now only after owning it I see how easy it would be to gain access. However Sarasota electronic locks should require a persons to destroy the lid to get in. But it's a 1200 dollar option for me.
Posted 7/8/2016 9:13 AM (#823014 - in reply to #822946) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Location: Tinley Park, IL
Fishysam - 7/7/2016 1:19 PM
Yeah I was happy that my new boat had locks... Now only after owning it I see how easy it would be to gain access. However Sarasota electronic locks should require a persons to destroy the lid to get in. But it's a 1200 dollar option for me.
This is something I have wrestled with recently. I like the idea of the Lock R Bar but it wouldn't work well with my X-190 and I don't think it would work well with a Lund. The lid locks are just to discourage someone from stealing. I view them as giving me piece of mind when I run into a store while on a trip with the boat attached.
For overnight parking in a hotel or fishing lodge, I cover the boat and put 2 motion detector alarms on the front deck. If someone lifts my cover and starts messing around the alarm will go off in my room. I got both alarms for under $35 at Harbor Freight. I know it is not perfect but it stops me from worrying and lets me sleep well.
Posted 7/21/2016 1:38 PM (#824426 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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attached are pix showing the lure storage system I put in the forward compartment. Need to label the boxes but you get the idea. also a couple pix of the way I finally got my cover to work. The directions and design Lund gave for the cover is lame. Three stand alone poles with only two straps off each pole. so the poles keep falling over under the cover. So I went out and spent $20 and got 30 feet of 1.5 inch Velcro hooks one side, loops the other. Then I just ran a strip from pole to pole to pole. Adjust bow pole so straps are farther forward. adjust stern straps so they are aft of the stern pole. Middle pole straps are in line. Now easy to put cover on and poles never fall over.
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Posted 7/21/2016 4:39 PM (#824460 - in reply to #787354) Subject: Re: 2016 Lund 1875 Pro V Bass/Muskie Boat, Video added
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Location: Minocqua, WI
Thanks Jeff!
This is a great idea. I too did the same thing today except instead of using velcro straps, I bought a few short tie straps with hooks on each end. It makes a huge difference. I plan to test it this weekend.
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