2016 Lund Pro V Bass 2024
slonezp reply :
Not too shabby. No info yet but the Lund dealer meetings are going on right now.
A-Jay reply :
I'll be Looking HARD at these.
A-Jay
slonezp reply :
On 8/19/2015 at 8:57 AM, A-Jay said:I'll be Looking HARD at these.
A-Jay
Keep tabs on that link I gave you. Nothing new as of yet but T Mac is at the meetings and he promised pics and info.
A-Jay reply :
On 8/19/2015 at 9:01 AM, slonezp said:Keep tabs on that link I gave you. Nothing new as of yet but T Mac is at the meetings and he promised pics and info.
Yup ~ I did some looking around today actually . . . .NOTHING.
A-Jay
LuckyGia reply :
Looks like the transom is rivited in.
Lund's are big up north here.
Typically a quality boat.
Nice_Bass reply :
this may be my next new boat...
nosdog2 reply :
I bet with that 200 on there it flies!
Novafan71 reply :
Well that it just beautiful!
FinCulture reply :
beautiful boats!
Allen Der reply :
Pro-V bass sounds like an oxymoron to me. they look nice, but I think I like your Lund Predator better
slonezp reply :
On 8/20/2015 at 8:54 AM, Allen Der said:Pro-V bass sounds like an oxymoron to me. they look nice, but I think I like your Lund Predator better
Thanks. The Predator is by far the best boat I've owned and one of the nicest fishing boats I've been in.
I think Lund's issue with Predator sales stemmed from 2 issues. Marketing a boat to the musky fisherman with inadequate rod storage and their marketing plan in general. A musky boat that doesn't hold 8ft or larger rods is a bass boat. Depending on motor selection and options, the Predator 2010 started at 35k with a 150 and could be outfitted to over 60k with a 225 Verado and a 9.9 kicker I believe most fishermen spending 50k+ on a bass boat would choose a glass boat.
Now, to the marketing plan in general. The Pro V is their flagship boat. They market that boat more than any of their line. When people hear Lund, they think Pro V. The rest of their fleet is just that...the rest of their fleet. Lund's are extremely popular up north with little acknowledgement in the south. Ranger and Tracker on the other hand, are popular brands nationwide.
So, now comes the Pro V Bass. The IPS2 hull is the hull design the Pro V shares with the Predator, the Alaskan, and I believe a couple other models. It's more of a cross between a modified v and a deep v. (A true deep v would be the Baron or Tyee) This hull design is not similar to either the Tracker or Ranger aluminum. It's in a completely different class.
Now, If I were a betting man, I'd say the vast majority of bass boats, both glass and aluminum are sold in the south. The same south where fisherman think Lund is just an expensive aluminum boat, and lets just face it, aluminum boats are for entry level boaters with limited funds. 
So, how do they market it? My educated guess thinks the 1875 ProV Bass with a 200 well equipped will be around the 35-37k price point. This is roughly 10k more than the Ranger RT188 and the new Tracker 195TX Again, I stress this boat is in a different class. Not only is the hull different, but the Ranger is rated for a 115 and the Tracker a 150. Brunswick already markets a boat to compete with these boats, the Crestliner VT19. So, how do they convince southerners that this boat is superior tin option than the Ranger. I'm not sure. I think they need to really push the rough water capability. I know the larger southern impoundments get pretty rough. I've been on KY Lake in some nasty stuff in a deep v and wouldn't have attempted it in a mod v. They need to convince the buyer that they are getting more of an aluminum boat for less than a glass. If they can't do this, I believe it will disappear just like the Predator.
BTW This not Lund's first go at a Pro V bass boat.
Allen Der reply :
On 8/20/2015 at 10:15 AM, slonezp said:Thanks. The Predator is by far the best boat I've owned and one of the nicest fishing boats I've been in.
I think Lund's issue with Predator sales stemmed from 2 issues. Marketing a boat to the musky fisherman with inadequate rod storage and their marketing plan in general. A musky boat that doesn't hold 8ft or larger rods is a bass boat. Depending on motor selection and options, the Predator 2010 started at 35k with a 150 and could be outfitted to over 60k with a 225 Verado and a 9.9 kicker I believe most fishermen spending 50k+ on a bass boat would choose a glass boat.
Now, to the marketing plan in general. The Pro V is their flagship boat. They market that boat more than any of their line. When people hear Lund, they think Pro V. The rest of their fleet is just that...the rest of their fleet. Lund's are extremely popular up north with little acknowledgement in the south. Ranger and Tracker on the other hand, are popular brands nationwide.
So, now comes the Pro V Bass. The IPS2 hull is the hull design the Pro V shares with the Predator, the Alaskan, and I believe a couple other models. It's more of a cross between a modified v and a deep v. (A true deep v would be the Baron or Tyee) This hull design is not similar to either the Tracker or Ranger aluminum. It's in a completely different class.
Now, If I were a betting man, I'd say the vast majority of bass boats, both glass and aluminum are sold in the south. The same south where fisherman think Lund is just an expensive aluminum boat, and lets just face it, aluminum boats are for entry level boaters with limited funds.
So, how do they market it? My educated guess thinks the 1875 ProV Bass with a 200 well equipped will be around the 35-37k price point. This is roughly 10k more than the Ranger RT188 and the new Tracker 195TX Again, I stress this boat is in a different class. Not only is the hull different, but the Ranger is rated for a 115 and the Tracker a 150. Brunswick already markets a boat to compete with these boats, the Crestliner VT19. So, how do they convince southerners that this boat is superior tin option than the Ranger. I'm not sure. I think they need to really push the rough water capability. I know the larger southern impoundments get pretty rough. I've been on KY Lake in some nasty stuff in a deep v and wouldn't have attempted it in a mod v. They need to convince the buyer that they are getting more of an aluminum boat for less than a glass. If they can't do this, I believe it will disappear just like the Predator.
BTW This not Lund's first go at a Pro V bass boat.
I didnt realize the predator's rod lockers were so short. It's funny because even my Lund Rebel XL 1650 has 8FT rod storage.
Lund Explorer reply :
On 8/20/2015 at 8:54 AM, Allen Der said:Pro-V bass sounds like an oxymoron to me. they look nice, but I think I like your Lund Predator better
If the Predator was still available today, I know what I would be pulling the trigger on.
slonezp reply :
And it could have been ordered with a full windshieldOn 8/20/2015 at 3:08 PM, Lund Explorer said:If the Predator was still available today, I know what I would be pulling the trigger on.
A-Jay reply :
On 8/20/2015 at 3:08 PM, Lund Explorer said:If the Predator was still available today, I know what I would be pulling the trigger on.
Same here ~ Hope this one comes close.
A-Jay
Allen Der reply :
On 8/20/2015 at 3:08 PM, Lund Explorer said:If the Predator was still available today, I know what I would be pulling the trigger on.
On 8/20/2015 at 7:25 PM, slonezp said:And it could have been ordered with a full windshield
On 8/20/2015 at 8:11 PM, A-Jay said:Same here ~ Hope this one comes close.
A-Jay
On 8/20/2015 at 8:11 PM, A-Jay said:Same here ~ Hope this one comes close.
A-Jay
I heard a rumor that you can still get one made by Lund if your dealer will special order it for you
A-Jay reply :
On 8/20/2015 at 8:36 PM, Allen Der said:
I heard a rumor that you can still get one made by Lund if your dealer will special order it for you
Interesting -
If you don't mind me asking, How, Where & When did you happen to come by this information ?
Please pm me if need be ~
Thanks in advance
A-Jay
Allen Der reply :
On 8/20/2015 at 9:21 PM, A-Jay said:Interesting -
If you don't mind me asking, How, Where & When did you happen to come by this information ?
Please pm me if need be ~
Thanks in advance
A-Jay
I believe it was on walleye central. call a couple dealers and ask. the factory probably has to wait until they get a few orders before they'll build them
A-Jay reply :
On 8/21/2015 at 6:32 AM, Allen Der said:I believe it was on walleye central. call a couple dealers and ask. the factory probably has to wait until they get a few orders before they'll build them
Thanks Again.
A-Jay
slonezp reply :
On 8/20/2015 at 12:21 PM, Allen Der said:I didnt realize the predator's rod lockers were so short. It's funny because even my Lund Rebel XL 1650 has 8FT rod storage.
15 rods in the center rod locker. 5 each 6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2 footers. There is rod tubes in the gunwale storage on the port side, but I'm not sure the length.
slonezp reply :
On 8/20/2015 at 8:36 PM, Allen Der said:
I heard a rumor that you can still get one made by Lund if your dealer will special order it for you
I heard this back in 2014 and saw an ad for a used 2014 for sale a number of months ago in Canada.(It was listed as a 2013 but it had the 2014 graphics) If they are using the same hull for another model, I don't see why not. If not, I highly doubt they will rework their production line for A Jay. He's a nice guy and all but....... 
slonezp reply :
another pic
slonezp reply :
Tim Kelly reply :
Home run!
As long as the price is reasonable that's got to be a popular boat.
Now mercury just need to make the 200hp version of their 150 4 stroke to got on it!
PitchinJigz reply :
I drooled when I saw the pop up tackle storage.
Master Bait'r reply :
Seriously, that 1875 is pure secks. Man I want that boat.
jjnosal@msn.com reply :
before you buy look hard at Xpress boats(tanks) and beautiful
A-Jay reply :
Just got a response from Lund about this boat ~
A-Jay
Hello Mr Excited like a School Boy ~ (OK I added that part)
They will start manufacturing the Pro-V Bass the beginning of Oct. The dealers have already recieved information about it as well, but I am not sure if they have pricing for it yet. I can't give price quotes here from the factory, so I am not able to give you a price for it. We hope to have our website updated mid-Sept. the last I heard, and our catalog sometime in Oct.
I had the chance to take a test ride in it at the dealers meeting two weeks ago. I have never been in a bass boat, so I have nothing similar to compare it with, but I was impressed with the smooth, dry ride. (and fast!) Judging by the amount of inquiries I have had on it this week, it is going to be a very popular boat I think!
Carol Keskitalo
Factory Representative
Lund Boats
1-877-861-3672
Carol.Keskitalo@lundboats.com
A-Jay reply :
"Flooring is all aluminum"
Sweet.
A-Jay
bigbill reply :
I like it, plenty of room for tackle.
I always wanted the LUND deep vee we see on Infisherman.
But my jeep wrangled is setup for a trailer but not that heavy. I need a new Ford truck too.
One awesome lake here for fishing has a limit of 10hp. I would need another motor next to the 200hp. There's no room
But maybe a motor bracket?
slonezp reply :
On 9/5/2015 at 3:32 AM, bigbill said:I like it, plenty of room for tackle.
I always wanted the LUND deep vee we see on Infisherman.
But my jeep wrangled is setup for a trailer but not that heavy. I need a new Ford truck too.
One awesome lake here for fishing has a limit of 10hp. I would need another motor next to the 200hp. There's no room
But maybe a motor bracket?
If I were a betting man, I'd say a kicker pre-rig is a factory option.
Further North reply :
It looks to me like Lund has re-incarnated the Crestliner CMV with modern (better) technology.
I like it, a lot...it gives me something to replace my CMV with if something bad happens.
I've got lots of reasons to like aluminum over glass: Lighter, easier to tow without having to go to a full size truck (and the MPG penalty), less worry about rocks around here and Canada...
I fish more than I drive around - probably on a 90, 95:1 ratio...so the whole "better ride" thing doesn't hold much water for me.
Same deal for windshields...they get in my way when I'm fishing...and if I tie into something big with teeth that's going to walk me around the boat, they are even more of a PITA. I had a beautiful bruise on the bottom of my rib cage from getting yanked into a windshield frame by a mid 40s muskie on a friends boat.
JeziHogg reply :
Any ball park estimates on this bad boy? I've been looking hard at the 189VLO/Z518/Z118C and then this thing came up.
Further North reply :
On 9/7/2015 at 7:39 AM, JeziHogg said:Any ball park estimates on this bad boy? I've been looking hard at the 189VLO/Z518/Z118C and then this thing came up.
I have heard $35K with a Merc 150.
Purely rumor at this point, and I'm sure that's without decent electronics.
slonezp reply :
On 9/7/2015 at 8:54 AM, Further North said:I have heard $35K with a Merc 150.
Purely rumor at this point, and I'm sure that's without decent electronics.
I've been starting those rumors
Based on some educated guessing, I'm pretty confident low 30's with a 150, high 30's with the 200. My guesstimate is without any electronics. and includes a 24v trolling motor.
Further North reply :
No way i'd run a 24 volt TM on that boat...but lotsa folks think I'm nuts for running a 36 volt on a CMV 1850...but I've never been unhappy about my choice...
Lund Explorer reply :
On 9/7/2015 at 10:18 AM, slonezp said:I've been starting those rumors
Based on some educated guessing, I'm pretty confident low 30's with a 150, high 30's with the 200. My guesstimate is without any electronics. and includes a 24v trolling motor.
You must have better dealers in your neighborhood. Every Pro-V model in the 18'-19' range up here is running in the low $30's without a motor, and a 150hp is going to add another $10k+.
slonezp reply :
On 9/7/2015 at 5:42 PM, Lund Explorer said:You must have better dealers in your neighborhood. Every Pro-V model in the 18'-19' range up here is running in the low $30's without a motor, and a 150hp is going to add another $10k+.
Lund 2015 boat builder puts the base model 1875 ProV with a 200 at 41k. I paid roughly 17% below boat builder pricing for my Predator. Based on that logic alone it puts it around 35k. I don't believe the Bass model will offer as many options as the standard ProV and is going to max out, minus electronics, at the 40k mark. The 2010 Predator started at 34k stripped down with a 150. I paid less than 45k for the Predator with a 225 and options, and it's more boat than the Bass model. Here's another teaser http://www.jerrysboats.com/cars/lund-1875-pro-v-bass/
Further North reply :
$35,710...I'd find a way to do that if something happened to my CMV.
Not knowing what it weighs yet, I'm on the bubble about needing 200 HP.
Dwight Hottle reply :
On 9/8/2015 at 6:35 AM, Further North said:$35,710...I'd find a way to do that if something happened to my CMV.
Not knowing what it weighs yet, I'm on the bubble about needing 200 HP.
Doesn't matter what it weighs max it out. Rule of thumb is go with the max hp and you will never regret it. It also helps with resale.
S Hovanec reply :
On 9/8/2015 at 8:25 AM, Dwight Hottle said:Doesn't matter what it weighs max it out. Rule of thumb is go with the max hp and you will never regret it. It also helps with resale.
Exactly. You never hear anyone saying "man, I have too much motor on this boat, I wish I would have got the smaller one". You can always back out of the throttle, but once your WFO, there's no more.
I wish all the time I had the extra 5 hp my boat is rated for, but pickins are pretty slim in the 140hp category and I went with the biggest (135) in a brand I was confident with.
Further North reply :
On 9/8/2015 at 8:25 AM, Dwight Hottle said:Doesn't matter what it weighs max it out. Rule of thumb is go with the max hp and you will never regret it. It also helps with resale.
My current boat is rated for 150...I run 140...it's fine....no, it's better than fine, it's great. It runs mid 40s, and sips gas.
I don't care about re-sale, I'll run it until it dies, or something else happens to it.
Generally, I agree with the rule of thumb to max out HP...but it's boat dependent. We don't know how it'll run with a 150 until we see some tests, or drive one.
Bigger motors have two serious flaws: THey cost a lot more up front...and they eat more gas. If that boat runs well with a 150, I'd buy it. I don't need to go 60...
Further North reply :
On 9/8/2015 at 8:40 AM, S Hovanec said:Exactly. You never hear anyone saying "man, I have too much motor on this boat, I wish I would have got the smaller one". You can always back out of the throttle, but once your WFO, there's no more.
I wish all the time I had the extra 5 hp my boat is rated for, but pickins are pretty slim in the 140hp category and I went with the biggest (135) in a brand I was confident with.
You're probably right...but I see people put electric trolling motors that seriously under power their boats all the time.
...I wonder why?
S Hovanec reply :
On 9/8/2015 at 8:57 AM, Further North said:You're probably right...but I see people put electric trolling motors that seriously under power their boats all the time.
...I wonder why?
I would bet they're shopping price as opposed to what they need to run the boat effectively.
S Hovanec reply :
My 135 sips gas too, but I would have had a 150 on it in a heartbeat if it was rated.On 9/8/2015 at 8:55 AM, Further North said:My current boat is rated for 150...I run 140...it's fine....no, it's better than fine, it's great. It runs mid 40s, and sips gas.
I don't need to go 60...
It's not about the speed, its having the extra to power through a wave when needed. I've been knocked off plane by a wave on a few occasions. I wasn't running at high speed, but didn't have enough to stay on top, even when I hit it at full throttle.
Further North reply :
On 9/8/2015 at 9:13 AM, S Hovanec said:I would bet they're shopping price as opposed to what they need to run the boat effectively.
Probably a good bet...funny thing it...most fishermen are on their trolling motor a lot more than their main motor.
IMO, it'd be better to save $5k on the big motor (if the boat runs well without maxing it out) and put that money into the trolling motor and electronics.
Further North reply :
On 9/8/2015 at 9:22 AM, S Hovanec said:My 135 sips gas too, but I would have had a 150 on it in a heartbeat if it was rated.
It's not about the speed, its having the extra to power through a wave when needed. I've been knocked off plane by a wave on a few occasions. I wasn't running at high speed, but didn't have enough to stay on top, even when I hit it at full throttle.
I've never had that happen...that'd be no fun at all.
What is your boat rated for, and what does it weigh?
My CMV is fairly light compared to a lot of newer boats...It's about 1100 lbs empty.
Dumb question: Could that be a prop problem?
S Hovanec reply :
Rated for 140. Boat is 1285 dry. Motor is 475 dry. 32 gallons of gas and 4 batteries.
Don't know about a prop problem. Lake Erie can just be a ***** sometimes.
Further North reply :
Yeah, it can.
I fish inland lakes, nowhere near the size of Erie...I don't think I'd be comfortable out there in a boat the size of mine.
The biggest lake I run on is Lake of the Woods.
Your boat is ~300 heavier dry than mine, your motor about another 90 lbs...that'll make a big difference. 40 gallons of gas, and the same 4 batteries...and a charger.
Interesting that mine is rated for 150 and yours is rated for 140...what kind of boat?
Lund Explorer reply :
On 9/8/2015 at 1:34 AM, slonezp said:Lund 2015 boat builder puts the base model 1875 ProV with a 200 at 41k. I paid roughly 17% below boat builder pricing for my Predator. Based on that logic alone it puts it around 35k. I don't believe the Bass model will offer as many options as the standard ProV and is going to max out, minus electronics, at the 40k mark. The 2010 Predator started at 34k stripped down with a 150. I paid less than 45k for the Predator with a 225 and options, and it's more boat than the Bass model. Here's another teaser http://www.jerrysboats.com/cars/lund-1875-pro-v-bass/
This was the rig I was looking at, and as you can see they don't provide a price. http://www.jerrysboats.com/cars/2015-lund-1875-pro-v-ifs/
However, I you go to the next size bigger. http://www.jerrysboats.com/cars/2015-lund-1975-pro-v-ifs/ $67k is quite the chunk of change!
S Hovanec reply :
On 9/8/2015 at 11:05 AM, Further North said:Your boat is ~300 heavier dry than mine, your motor about another 90 lbs...that'll make a big difference. 40 gallons of gas, and the same 4 batteries...and a charger.
Interesting that mine is rated for 150 and yours is rated for 140...what kind of boat?
Lund Mr Pike 17. The 18 is rated 150. According to the coast guard formula, my boat can handle a 175.
It's all about marketing. If my boat was rated at what it could handle, they would never sell any 17' Pro Vs for $12k+ more than what I paid for mine. Dwight said it before, the Mr Pike is the poor man's Pro V.
Further North reply :
On 9/8/2015 at 10:08 PM, S Hovanec said:Dwight said it before, the Mr Pike is the poor man's Pro V.
It is - I've always liked that boat. My dad had one of the originals back in the 80s.
Dwight Hottle reply :
My first boat was a 18' Mr Pike with a Yamaha 150 4-SR at max power rating. My home lake is lake Erie and she can be a *****. Big waves closely stacked together is the norm. My current boat is a 20' starcraft stx 2050, a pro walleye boat like the lund pro v but with a deeper V and greater deadrise (19 degree). The 2050 has a 250 mercury pro xs 2-S also max power rating. Both boats average around 7-8 gallons a day with a lot of running from dock to fishing spots. So in my case the bigger boat with the bigger engine is safer when bad weather catches you off guard but delivers the same fuel ecnomy as the smaller boat. My starcraft weighs 1734lbs boat only dry weight. Big motor weighs 505lb plus a 9.9 kicker & everything else. For me the bigger boat is the right tool for the job.
Further North reply :
On 9/8/2015 at 10:51 PM, Dwight Hottle said:For me the bigger boat is the right tool for the job.
That's the deal, right there.
Boats as big as you guys use on Erie would drive me nuts around here...plus the cost of hauling them around...which would include a much more expensive tow vehicle.
RoLo reply :
On 9/8/2015 at 10:51 PM, Dwight Hottle said:My first boat was a 18' Mr Pike with a Yamaha 150 4-SR at max power rating. My home lake is lake Erie and she can be a *****. Big waves closely stacked together is the norm. My current boat is a 20' starcraft stx 2050, a pro walleye boat like the lund pro v but with a deeper V and greater deadrise (19 degree). The 2050 has a 250 mercury pro xs 2-S also max power rating. Both boats average around 7-8 gallons a day with a lot of running from dock to fishing spots. So in my case the bigger boat with the bigger engine is safer when bad weather catches you off guard but delivers the same fuel ecnomy as the smaller boat. My starcraft weighs 1734lbs boat only dry weight. Big motor weighs 505lb plus a 9.9 kicker & everything else. For me the bigger boat is the right tool for the job.
There is no doubt that a larger mill can deliver better fuel economy than a smaller engine under a strain.
Your example is particularly remarkable because the Mercury is producing 100 horsepower more,
and is displacing a lot more water (longer boat | deeper ‘V’ | greater deadrise).
Roger
S Hovanec reply :
Sorry about leading everyone on that big tangent.
Back to the original topic. If I were in the market for a bass boat, this would be it. Sadly though, bassboats aren't my thing. With the wife and 3 dogs, we prefer to be IN a boat rather than ON a boat. 2075 Tyee is getting a hard look from us.
A-Jay reply :
On 9/9/2015 at 1:32 AM, S Hovanec said:Sorry about leading everyone on that big tangent.
Back to the original topic. If I were in the market for a bass boat, this would be it. Sadly though, bassboats aren't my thing. With the wife and 3 dogs, we prefer to be IN a boat rather than ON a boat. 2075 Tyee is getting a hard look from us.
Well put.
The more I look at & learn about this one - the more it seems to suit my needs.
A-Jay
Further North reply :
On 9/9/2015 at 1:32 AM, S Hovanec said:Sorry about leading everyone on that big tangent.
Back to the original topic. If I were in the market for a bass boat, this would be it. Sadly though, bassboats aren't my thing. With the wife and 3 dogs, we prefer to be IN a boat rather than ON a boat. 2075 Tyee is getting a hard look from us.
I started out on that path (1800 Pro-V)...but after a few years realized that what I really wanted was more deck space to fish from and even more importantly, below deck storage for all my "stuff" and tackle.
The only thing that is on deck with me these days is rigged fishing rods...and occasionally the dawg.
S Hovanec reply :
On 9/9/2015 at 5:42 AM, Further North said:I started out on that path (1800 Pro-V)...but after a few years realized that what I really wanted was more deck space to fish from and even more importantly, below deck storage for all my "stuff" and tackle.
The only thing that is on deck with me these days is rigged fishing rods...and occasionally the dawg.
If my primary waters weren't the great lakes, I'd probably consider something other than the multi species rigs I favor now. Erie or the Lower Niagara is really no place for a bass boat.
Further North reply :
On 9/9/2015 at 6:35 AM, S Hovanec said:If my primary waters weren't the great lakes, I'd probably consider something other than the multi species rigs I favor now. Erie or the Lower Niagara is really no place for a bass boat.
I hear you. I'd be scared silly in one about 1/3 of the time.
slonezp reply :
On 9/9/2015 at 12:05 AM, RoLo said:There is no doubt that a larger mill can deliver better fuel economy than a smaller engine under a strain.
Your example is particularly remarkable because the Mercury is producing 100 horsepower more,
and is displacing a lot more water (longer boat | deeper ‘V’ | greater deadrise).
Roger
Larger and modern. My 225 ProXS uses equal fuel and less oil pushing a 20ft boat than my 90 ELPTO carbureted motor pushing a 17 footer
FryDog62 reply :
Its been a week so I thought I would refresh this thread. Wondering 2 things: 1) If/when anything goes on the web site now that its "Mid-September." and 2) If there are any more details on the two versions of the boat. I've heard of a "southern" bass style (I assume those are the pictures we've seen thus far)...and a "northern" version that is to be more multi-species in layout. Not sure what that means but I would be very curious to see ~
bassinrobert54 reply :
Here it is 10/5/2015 and nothing from lund about the new bass boat.Makes me nervous, does minn kota ulterra ring a bell,they had big problems when they were dragging there release date.I hope this is not it,because I want to see some more info on this boat so I can get one ordered.
bassinrobert
bassinrobert54 reply :
Here it is 10/5/15 and nothing from lund about the the new aluminum bass boat.Iwant some more info on this boat so I can get one ordered.
bassinrobert54
slonezp reply :
Their monthly newsletter had a link to the W.2.F video. Nothing moreOn 10/5/2015 at 9:43 PM, bassinrobert54 said:Here it is 10/5/15 and nothing from lund about the the new aluminum bass boat.Iwant some more info on this boat so I can get one ordered.
bassinrobert54
Tim Kelly reply :
Love the black version. No more struggling to put the co angler's tackle somewhere, plenty of room on the cockpit floor for their bags. Perfect.
A-Jay reply :
Oh Man ~
I've got an appointment with my dealer On Friday ! ! !
A-Jay
senile1 reply :
Wow. A 96 inch beam, max 200 HP, and enough storage to live in a boat that is less than 19 feet long. I am quite impressed with this boat. How many boats of this length can accommodate 9 foot rods in the locker.
S Hovanec reply :
Had a voicemail on my home phone today from Lund, asking if I had any questions about the new models.
slonezp reply :
Good luckOn 10/14/2015 at 8:09 PM, A-Jay said:Oh Man ~
I've got an appointment with my dealer On Friday ! ! !
A-Jay
Tim Kelly reply :
On 10/15/2015 at 12:35 AM, S Hovanec said:Had a voicemail on my home phone today from Lund, asking if I had any questions about the new models.
"When can I expect delivery?" 
S Hovanec reply :
On 10/15/2015 at 1:42 AM, Tim Kelly said:"When can I expect delivery?"
My question is gonna be where is the closest dealer that has Lund and Yamaha?
Tim Kelly reply :
The only slight problem with the boat is the engine choice. Verados can be expensive to maintain and Optis are loud. A 200 non supercharged 4 stroke would be my ideal choice, but not available unless you can get a lund without a mercury somewhere?
Tim Kelly reply :
On 10/15/2015 at 1:48 AM, S Hovanec said:My question is gonna be where is the closest dealer that has Lund and Yamaha?
Ha! Touche
slonezp reply :
They can be ordered with a HondaOn 10/15/2015 at 1:48 AM, Tim Kelly said:The only slight problem with the boat is the engine choice. Verados can be expensive to maintain and Optis are loud. A 200 non supercharged 4 stroke would be my ideal choice, but not available unless you can get a lund without a mercury somewhere?
S Hovanec reply :
On 10/15/2015 at 1:50 AM, Tim Kelly said:Ha! Touche
The closest dealer only has Merc. The next closest dealer that has Lund has Yamaha, Merc and Honda, but I won't deal with him.
The dealer where I got my Lund has Honda, which is GREAT, but Honda doesn't make a 300.......yet! 
Tim Kelly reply :
On 10/15/2015 at 1:54 AM, slonezp said:They can be ordered with a Honda
Thanks for that. Just checked the honda website and the 200 is around 100lb heavier than the 4 cyl verado or the opti.
S Hovanec reply :
Found a PA dealer with Lund and Yamaha. It's a little over 3 hours away. Glad it's not closer!!
A-Jay reply :
On 10/14/2015 at 8:09 PM, A-Jay said:Oh Man ~
I've got an appointment with my dealer On Friday ! ! !
A-Jay
Just got back ~ Unfortunately this new boat was not on site. ( I knew that already before heading up)
But the good folks at Maple Bay Marine are working hard to get one there for me to check out.
In any event, they did have a ton of good info on the boat, motor choices & trailers as well as going over all the accessories & options available.
Answered all my questions and wait for it . . . . . . . we're putting something together. Looks Very Promising at this point.
More to follow.
A-Jay
slonezp reply :
On 10/17/2015 at 5:22 AM, A-Jay said:Just got back ~ Unfortunately this new boat was not on site. ( I knew that already before heading up)
But the good folks at Maple Bay Marine are working hard to get one there for me to check out.
In any event, they did have a ton of good info on the boat, motor choices & trailers as well as going over all the accessories & options available.
Answered all my questions and wait for it . . . . . . . we're putting something together. Looks Very Promising at this point.
More to follow.
A-Jay
Tell your dealer he owes me a commission.
Soooooooooooooooo, Which boat, the bass or the multi species? What options are you considering?
A-Jay reply :
On 10/17/2015 at 7:29 AM, slonezp said:Tell your dealer he owes me a commission.
Soooooooooooooooo, Which boat, the bass or the multi species? What options are you considering?
I'm Koo-Koo for Coco Puffs.
Double Post ?
A-Jay
A-Jay reply :
On 10/17/2015 at 7:29 AM, slonezp said:Tell your dealer he owes me a commission.
Soooooooooooooooo, Which boat, the bass or the multi species? What options are you considering?
I'm going with 1875 Pro V Bass. The Black
It uses the same hull as the Current pro v 1875 but With NO WOOD in the construction.
Aluminum decks and a Composite Transom combined with the TONS of storage is very attractive.
Hanging an 200 XS on the back. (Still deciding on the prop) Hummingbird electronics, Minn Kota Fortrex maybe the 80, the Minn Kota Talon (12 ft) and some cool custom graphics.
May go Vinyl Cockpit , bike or bench seat up front, no hot foot (hate them)
Haven't decided on 24 or 36 volt yet either.
A-Jay
slonezp reply :
Sweet!!!
Couple things come to mind. Don't forget a boarding ladder. If it has the sport track system, the mooring/travel cover is nice. It's not a typical canvas cover and made of a nicer material and vented. I'm going into year and the cover is still waterproof. No mildew ever in the boat which was an issue with the canvas cover on my last boat. Boat is stored outside year round. There is a bimini option for the sport track if you want to take momma out for a cruise. As far as the trailer, I'm not too happy with the Shorelander cosmetically, mechanically it has been good. I've got the upgraded painted trailer with dual axles, aluminum wheels, and brakes. I added some bright LED back up lights to see the ramp at dark. The cosmetic issues are some type of electrolysis/rust on some of the galvanized bolts, rust on the wheel hubs, and rust on the side bunk guide ons. The paint on the trailer frame has held up well.
The 24v 80lb wasn't enough for the Predator. I went to a 112 36v My hull is 200lbs heavier plus the larger gas tank and livewells add a bunch of weight.
If I can think of anything else before you sign on the dotted line I'll let you know
A-Jay reply :
On 10/17/2015 at 10:00 PM, slonezp said:Sweet!!!
Couple things come to mind. Don't forget a boarding ladder. If it has the sport track system, the mooring/travel cover is nice. It's not a typical canvas cover and made of a nicer material and vented. I'm going into year and the cover is still waterproof. No mildew ever in the boat which was an issue with the canvas cover on my last boat. Boat is stored outside year round. There is a bimini option for the sport track if you want to take momma out for a cruise.
The 24v 80lb wasn't enough for the Predator. I went to a 112 36v My hull is 200lbs heavier plus the larger gas tank and livewells add a bunch of weight.
If I can think of anything else before you sign on the dotted line I'll let you know
THANK YOU !
Please do not hesitate to pass anything & everything you can think of - nothing is too minor.
Boat comes with a safety ladder deal built into the port transom. Did go with a cover as well - will make sure it's the right one.
I'm also going to look hard into trailer options - definitely appreciate the heads up. I'll see what's what as I get a little closer to the final order.
Sounds like the bigger trolling motor & battery upgrade may be the way to go as well. Thanks.
I'm fortunate in that this will be indoor storage year round.
A-Jay
Further North reply :
I agree on the 36 volt trolling motor...I've run q 36 volt Terrova on 18 ft boats for several years and will never go back.
Pete-K reply :
If this boat does as good as my Lund 1825 Pro Guide it will be a keeper. I only wish Lund would have made water tight storage on the 1825. Other then that, for my type of fishing can't beat the Pro Guide With a tiller motor.
gimruis reply :
I saw this boat in person at the Minneapolis Boat Show last month. The salesman was honest about its prospects on the market as a true bass boat, and he wasn't sure if it was going to catch on. Its not quite like the other bass boats (glass or tin). It reminded more so of their standard deep-v walleye/multi species boats. I actually didn't care for that pull up storage box thing in the back deck. Didn't Lund introduce a fiberglass boat years ago even though most of their boats are aluminum? Wondering if you've used it yet A-Jay and what you think of it so far.
A-Jay reply :
On 3/1/2016 at 6:11 AM, gimruis said:I saw this boat in person at the Minneapolis Boat Show last month. The salesman was honest about its prospects on the market as a true bass boat, and he wasn't sure if it was going to catch on. Its not quite like the other bass boats (glass or tin). It reminded more so of their standard deep-v walleye/multi species boats. I actually didn't care for that pull up storage box thing in the back deck. Didn't Lund introduce a fiberglass boat years ago even though most of their boats are aluminum? Wondering if you've used it yet A-Jay and what you think of it so far.
My orders is still a work in progress. Ironing out a few details. What was about the pop-up tackle storage that you didn't like ?
A-Jay
gimruis reply :
It just didn't seem to slide very well or pull up as easily as I expected. Maybe the fact that it was a brand new display model had something to do with it. Like it has to be "worn in."
A-Jay reply :
On 3/1/2016 at 6:21 AM, gimruis said:It just didn't seem to slide very well or pull up as easily as I expected. Maybe the fact that it was a brand new display model had something to do with it. Like it has to be "worn in."
I noticed that on one of the two boats I looked at as well. The other model operated some what "smoother".
Nothing a close look at, some familiarity with how the mechanism works and a little TLC won't smooth out.
A-Jay
slonezp reply :
On 3/1/2016 at 6:11 AM, gimruis said:I saw this boat in person at the Minneapolis Boat Show last month. The salesman was honest about its prospects on the market as a true bass boat, and he wasn't sure if it was going to catch on. Its not quite like the other bass boats (glass or tin). It reminded more so of their standard deep-v walleye/multi species boats. I actually didn't care for that pull up storage box thing in the back deck. Didn't Lund introduce a fiberglass boat years ago even though most of their boats are aluminum? Wondering if you've used it yet A-Jay and what you think of it so far.
Lund has a glass line which is defined by the letters GL in the model. They do not make their glass hulls and the name escapes me who does. If you haven't had a look at the ProV GL it is one of the best laid out multispecies boats on the market.
https://youtu.be/mma_YVLDaIA
Josh_Bovaird reply :
Im super pumped to check out one of these boats with the pedestal seats. Might be my next boat by the looks of most tin boats.
FrogFreak reply :
Man that's a beauty! Up north if it doesn't say Lund, it's a second class citizen. I own a Crestliner VT17 and thought I'd never look at another boat but I feel like I'm cheating on her when I watched the video!
Good Luck A-Jay!
livemusic reply :
On 3/1/2016 at 7:47 AM, slonezp said:Lund has a glass line which is defined by the letters GL in the model. They do not make their glass hulls and the name escapes me who does. If you haven't had a look at the ProV GL it is one of the best laid out multispecies boats on the market.
https://youtu.be/mma_YVLDaIA
I'm not good reading backwards, but at 4:10, that looks like a price tag sticker? Is that a six figure price? That's one heckuva boat, for sure, lol.
S Hovanec reply :
On 3/2/2016 at 9:09 PM, livemusic said:I'm not good reading backwards, but at 4:10, that looks like a price tag sticker? Is that a six figure price? That's one heckuva boat, for sure, lol.
$65,781
Josh_Bovaird reply :
On 3/3/2016 at 6:03 AM, S Hovanec said:
$65,781
Thats the price on the boat? Guess I might not be buying a Lund
S Hovanec reply :
On 3/4/2016 at 3:27 AM, Josh_Bovaird said:Thats the price on the boat? Guess I might not be buying a Lund
That was the price on the Pro-V 219GL in the video. From what I'm hearing. The Pro V Bass can be had for about half that.
Junk Fisherman reply :
35K for the 150 4-stroke and low end graphs and TM is a conservative estimate.
Josh_Bovaird reply :
Gotcha sounds more like it
FluffChucker reply :
I'm curious if anyone has had a chance to test drive this boat yet. Thoughts? It REALLY has my interest peaked. Unfortunately, we're likely a month or so out from open water and not many dealers around here seem too keen on the thought of stocking them.
A-Jay reply :
A-Jay
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