Super User S Hovanec Posted September 8, 2015 Super User Posted September 8, 2015 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. 1 Quote
Super User Further North Posted September 8, 2015 Super User Posted September 8, 2015 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. 1 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted September 8, 2015 Super User Posted September 8, 2015 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. Quote
Super User Further North Posted September 8, 2015 Super User Posted September 8, 2015 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. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted September 8, 2015 Super User Posted September 8, 2015 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 Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted September 8, 2015 Super User Posted September 8, 2015 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. 2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted September 8, 2015 Super User Posted September 8, 2015 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 3 Quote
Super User Further North Posted September 8, 2015 Super User Posted September 8, 2015 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. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted September 8, 2015 Super User Posted September 8, 2015 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. 1 Quote
Super User Further North Posted September 8, 2015 Super User Posted September 8, 2015 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. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted September 8, 2015 Author Super User Posted September 8, 2015 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 2 Quote
Super User FryDog62 Posted September 15, 2015 Super User Posted September 15, 2015 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 ~ Quote
bassinrobert54 Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 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 Quote
bassinrobert54 Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 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 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted October 5, 2015 Author Super User Posted October 5, 2015 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 Their monthly newsletter had a link to the W.2.F video. Nothing more Quote
Tim Kelly Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 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. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted October 14, 2015 Super User Posted October 14, 2015 Oh Man ~ I've got an appointment with my dealer On Friday ! ! ! A-Jay Quote
Super User senile1 Posted October 14, 2015 Super User Posted October 14, 2015 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. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted October 14, 2015 Super User Posted October 14, 2015 Had a voicemail on my home phone today from Lund, asking if I had any questions about the new models. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted October 14, 2015 Author Super User Posted October 14, 2015 Oh Man ~ I've got an appointment with my dealer On Friday ! ! ! A-Jay Good luck 1 Quote
Tim Kelly Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 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?" Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted October 14, 2015 Super User Posted October 14, 2015 "When can I expect delivery?" My question is gonna be where is the closest dealer that has Lund and Yamaha? Quote
Tim Kelly Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 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? Quote
Tim Kelly Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 My question is gonna be where is the closest dealer that has Lund and Yamaha? Ha! Touche Quote
Super User slonezp Posted October 14, 2015 Author Super User Posted October 14, 2015 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?They can be ordered with a Honda 1 Quote
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