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Location: Tennessee | I've been continuously searching boats for a couple months now. Still got awhile before I bite the bullet on purchasing. I keep thinking I get my mind made up then come back to a previous boat. I'm trying to research as much as possible on the Lund option. Not too many here in East TN so I've not had much time fishing with deep Vs. Right now I'm using my dads Nitro and I've not even delt with aluminums aside from jonboats. I started out looking at the Impact SS. I like the wide beam, and the center rod locker is great even though 8ft+ muskie rods won't fit. I would probably go with the 90 4stroke Merc. I wish it was rated for the 115 so I could get my big noisy ProXS I really want. I do love the crappie option since that's what I spend the most time chasing. The other Lund is the 1810 Predator SS. I wish it was abit wider boat but like the longer casting deck, although I would think the Impacts deck might be abit wider offsetting some size difference. Also no crappie option, however I can get my 115 ProXS. I'm also wondering how it is dealing with a fish alongside the boat with the higher gunnels since I'm use to a bassboat. So what would you guys pick between these two and why? |
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| If you are primarily a caster and it sound like you are then the 1810 Predator is a much better choice between the two. It is much more like a bassboat than the Impact. The Impact is more of a multispecies boat with a larger cockpit area for trolling apps. The Predator is much better suit to casters with its huge front deck. You will have absolutely no problem handling fish anywhere in this boat over the sides with a proper net.Rod storage in this model isn't too impressive but 8 footers will fit in the side box. The huge storage compartment directly behind the front livewell is also a big asset as you can fit tons of Plano boxes in there.Top speed for this rig with a 115 ProXS is 44 to 48 MPH depending on load ,etc. which is not too bad. Impacts max out at 38-42 MPH with a 90HP. |
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Location: Detroit River | Why not look at the Impact 1775 over the 1675? The 1775 has a 125 HP rating & 8' port & starboard rod lockers. I almost bought a 1775 Impact last year but pay cuts at work put my new boat buying on hold. The dealer was offering me a free upgrade from the 90 HP 4-stroke to a 115 HP Optimax. |
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Location: Tennessee | Well although an extra couple grand the 1775 with ProXS wouldn't be completely out of the picture |
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| Thats a better comparison there. The 1775 Impart SS w/ a 125 Optimax should be only $800 more than a 1810 Predator with the same motor. The Impact is only 4 inches shorter than the Predator but is 9 inches wider.It also weighs 325lbs more than the Predator and has a top speed of 42-46MPH with the 125 Opti. Both boats have same size side rod boxes, but the Impact has the nice extra rod locker under the front deck. The cockpit is a little deeper and much roomier than the predators but the front deck is a little smaller.The Impact is still a more flexible boat as far as trolling goes,but the Predator is still a better setup if you are strictly a caster. |
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| A maxed out 1775 impact ss cost about $3000 more than a maxed out 1675 impact ss. Likewise a maxed out 1675 impact ss costs about $2200 less than a maxed out 1810 Predator. |
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Location: Tennessee | I will be doing a good bit of casting when chasing muskie and walleye. crappie fishing will be a variety including trolling, spider-rigging, tightlining, etc. I do think the 1775 would be abit more versatile. Which in that same length arena one of my friends also suggested a 175CS Aumacraft Competitor with 150 Yamaha since the marina where my dad is a mechanic is an Alumacraft dealer. Also those of you running 2 strokes when trolling, do you regret the 2 stroke for the job or does everyone just use a kicker? Unless I take some trips north, I likely won't be doing too much trolling with the main engine but I would like to have the option if I do get to take some trips for walleye. |
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| Your friend is right on the money! Aluma Competitor 175 with a 150 Yammi or Suzuki will be an EXTREAMLY RELIABLE rig for you. You WILL be very happy with it. Done the Opti thing... own a Suzuki now and will never look back. IMO spend the extra cash on a 4 stroke. |
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Location: Tennessee | I checked and the base price on the Alumacraft w/ 150 is gonna be around $26000 but that is retail and I can probably get it for close to dealercost on both engine/boat. About $2500 less to go with a 115Yammie. So That's cheaper than the Impact and close to the same as the Predator in base pricing. |
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| Dealer cost...
150 Yammie...
I think you have your answer!
As for the 115... With gas prices the way they are, I wouldn't blame you for going that route... But will hurt your resale value. I have a 150 Suzuki and I get can get just over 47mph with a just me in it and cruise around 30mph @ 3800-3900rpm if my memory serves me... |
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| I went through the same thing last year. I was getting rid of my Skeeter zx 190 for something more 'family friendly'. I really wanted to get the Lund Pro Guide cuz I wanted a tiller boat. Wife wanted a full windshield. Ended up narrowing it down to the 1810 Predator, Crestliner Fishhawk, and a left over Alumacraft Competitor.
I went with the Predator and here is why:
The price to max out the hp on that boat (I have a 115 4 stroke) was cheaper than the other 2.
While the rod storage leaves some to be desired (I can stow 8 rods between the 2 sides and strap another 4 on the deck, so with 2 guys not that bad) The tackle storage is AMAZING!!. That space behind the livewell can fit all my tackle with ease. I use plano boxes and it has way more storage than my Skeeter did.
I don't know how you store your tackle but I have 3 tackle bags. One for bass, one for walleye, and one for musky. Then my terminal tackle always stays in the boat and I put the trays for whatever I am targeting that day in the boat before I go.
With the 4 stroke I get about 42 mph with 2 guys and gear.
My only complaints are the small fuel tank and I wish it was a bit wider when I am trolling and have 6 rods out. Other than that the sporttrak system is awesome, I Pilot is a must and I am pretty happy with the boat.
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Location: Tennessee | Will either of these boats stow a 7915 Plano? I will probably keep all my crappie/walleye gear in the boat. Resale going with the smaller motor isn't an issue. I plan on running the boat till it is beyond any reasonable hope of repair. Would the 150 burn that much more than the 115? I really do want to have the center rod storage. I figure I will probably pile the side boxes down with my 10-14ft jigpoles and that would leave a center locker to store my musky poles and standard battery of rods. |
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| Will the center storage fit your musky rods? |
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Location: Tennessee | If I go with the Competitor 175 it will fit my 8fters and then no prob for a telescopic pole either |
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| Do you think the beam on the 1810 predator is sufficient? It's the same as my 1600 Explorer but the Impact is much wider. How much of a benefit would you see on water like LOTW and Eagle? I've actually been thinking of a 1825 Rebel. My 1600 seems pretty wide but when you add 2 ft to it ,it would look like a toothpick.
Edited by KSauers 2/3/2012 9:02 PM
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| The explorer line looks like it would be pretty great too.
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Location: Tennessee | Yea that is definately a thought on the width. I use to think an 80ish" track was wide enough, but after getting in a couple with 92-95" the difference is pretty dang nice. For anyone who's been on the water in the Alumacrafts, how stable are they moving around on the deck and such? Alot of roll, more or less than the Lunds? I know the Lunds advertise stability quite abit standing on the gunnels and such which I know they also have a ton of floatation since they can drill one full of holes and still float it. I know alot of it might be overboard for advertisement but I'll admit, marketing like that does speak alot to me anyways. And anytime I see guide boats, it's always Lund. Never saw an Alumacraft. I'm use to bassboat stability right now. Been originally looking at a Pro 185 Alumacraft ModV but I'm really leaning more on the deep v for storage and safety especially with my little boy being old enough to fish in about 2 more years.
Edited by Wood_Duck 2/5/2012 11:53 PM
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