RenegadeBassin Posted October 11, 2017 Posted October 11, 2017 I decided to make this thread because I recently bought the new Lund Renegade. While doing so, I had a hard time finding much information about it other than whats on Lund's website since it just came out not too long ago. By making this, I figured you guys can ask me questions about it if you have any and I can try to help you out the best I can. So far I am very pleased with the boat. Here are the details about mine: It is the 1875 Bass Model Gray in Color I had the Mercury 115 Pro XS FS put on it I also upgraded the trolling motor from a Minn Kota Edge 45 to a Fortrex 80 I have not gotten any electronics yet, it still has the Hook 3 that came with it Still deciding on what shallow water anchor to go with. Remember, I am definitely not a boat expert, just trying to help out a little! 12 Quote
Tim Kelly Posted October 11, 2017 Posted October 11, 2017 Great choice. I like the layout of the Lund. I think I would choose that one too if I were shopping for an 18ft mod v boat. Enjoy it. 1 Quote
Attila Posted October 11, 2017 Posted October 11, 2017 I just paid a visit to a marina yesterday to look over one...very tempted to pull the trigger on it. Quote
RenegadeBassin Posted October 11, 2017 Author Posted October 11, 2017 29 minutes ago, Attila said: I just paid a visit to a marina yesterday to look over one...very tempted to pull the trigger on it. I have been very happy with mine so far! Is it a new boat or used? If you decide to buy it, and have the option, I would try to have a bigger trolling motor thrown in with the purchase. Mine was going to come with the Edge 45 on the bow, and I think that is far to little power considering my old 14 ft Lowe had a 36lb thrust trolling motor and would struggle in windy conditions. I asked the dealer to switch it to a fortrex 80 and he agreed, and that moves the boat around great. Quote
Attila Posted October 11, 2017 Posted October 11, 2017 12 minutes ago, RenegadeBassin said: I have been very happy with mine so far! Is it a new boat or used? If you decide to buy it, and have the option, I would try to have a bigger trolling motor thrown in with the purchase. Mine was going to come with the Edge 45 on the bow, and I think that is far to little power considering my old 14 ft Lowe had a 36lb thrust trolling motor and would struggle in windy conditions. I asked the dealer to switch it to a fortrex 80 and he agreed, and that moves the boat around great. It's going to be a used one, and I'm definitely going with a bigger trolling motor; more than likely the Terrova 112. Then I'll also be putting in a pair of HELIX 9 CHIRP DI GPS G2N so that I can network the two and take advantage of the I-Pilot Link feature. 3 Quote
Super User NHBull Posted October 11, 2017 Super User Posted October 11, 2017 Great looking boat and there are a few reviews on youtube.....comgrats 1 Quote
RenegadeBassin Posted October 11, 2017 Author Posted October 11, 2017 17 minutes ago, Attila said: It's going to be a used one, and I'm definitely going with a bigger trolling motor; more than likely the Terrova 112. Then I'll also be putting in a pair of HELIX 9 CHIRP DI GPS G2N so that I can network the two and take advantage of the I-Pilot Link feature. Sounds like one hell of a boat! Quote
Attila Posted October 11, 2017 Posted October 11, 2017 30 minutes ago, RenegadeBassin said: Sounds like one hell of a boat! It's going to be perfect for the style of fishing that I do, which includes a lot of shallow water fishing in non turbulent waters. I'm hoping to fish some tournaments in the not too distant future and this setup will go a long way in helping me make the most of the waters that I fish. That and the fact that it doesn't cost an arm and a leg, especially in gas when it comes to towing and running it, make it very appealing. 3 Quote
RenegadeBassin Posted October 11, 2017 Author Posted October 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, Attila said: It's going to be perfect for the style of fishing that I do, which includes a lot of shallow water fishing in non turbulent waters. I'm hoping to fish some tournaments in the not too distant future and this setup will go a long way in helping me make the most of the waters that I fish. That and the fact that it doesn't cost an arm and a leg, especially in gas when it comes to towing and running it, make it very appealing. That was the deciding factor for me when I bought it. If I spent less money on the boat itself I could use the money saved for other things like nice electronics etc. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted October 11, 2017 Super User Posted October 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Attila said: I just paid a visit to a marina yesterday to look over one...very tempted to pull the trigger on it. DO IT ~ ! A-Jay 2 Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted October 11, 2017 Super User Posted October 11, 2017 Great looking boat. What was your cost..out the door with your upgrades? Quote
RenegadeBassin Posted October 11, 2017 Author Posted October 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Choporoz said: Great looking boat. What was your cost..out the door with your upgrades? I got an end of the season deal on it, the dealer had had it for a while. I ended up paying a little north of 23. 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted October 11, 2017 Global Moderator Posted October 11, 2017 I hadn't looked at the Renegades at all because they have the Lund name plate and that spells out of my price range. I looked at the 1775 and the 1875 and they aren't priced bad at all. I don't think my "financial manager" will push the budget that far, but I'm impressed. The only I think I'd change is put the rod locker at the center. Other than that I like it a lot. 1 Quote
Tim Kelly Posted October 11, 2017 Posted October 11, 2017 There are lots of Mod V boats with a central rod locker. Not having it in the middle is one of the things that most appeals to me about the Lund. Good to have choices, so everyone can get closer to their ideal layout. Quote
Attila Posted October 11, 2017 Posted October 11, 2017 6 hours ago, A-Jay said: DO IT ~ ! A-Jay Is that your unbiased opinion? 1 2 Quote
Super User Further North Posted October 12, 2017 Super User Posted October 12, 2017 Cool boat, enjoy it! ...and it's really cool you started a topic about it for other folks. 1 Quote
Johnbt Posted October 12, 2017 Posted October 12, 2017 I wish there was a Lund dealer closer to me than 183 miles. Nice boat. Well, it's not that far to Pennsylvania, is it? 2 Quote
RenegadeBassin Posted October 12, 2017 Author Posted October 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Johnbt said: I wish there was a Lund dealer closer to me than 183 miles. Nice boat. Well, it's not that far to Pennsylvania, is it? I’m lucky enough to have one about 5 minutes from my house, makes things pretty easy for me. Today I brought the boat there to see what my options would be for mounting a talon and was home again a half hour later! Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted October 12, 2017 Super User Posted October 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Attila said: Is that your unbiased opinion? You know it is A-Jay 2 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted October 12, 2017 Super User Posted October 12, 2017 8 hours ago, 12poundbass said: I hadn't looked at the Renegades at all because they have the Lund name plate and that spells out of my price range. I looked at the 1775 and the 1875 and they aren't priced bad at all. I don't think my "financial manager" will push the budget that far, but I'm impressed. The only I think I'd change is put the rod locker at the center. Other than that I like it a lot. They are priced very competitively with the other mod v tins. 1 Quote
RenegadeBassin Posted October 12, 2017 Author Posted October 12, 2017 I'm thinking about buying my first graph for the lund today which would be the humminbird helix 10 g2n with mega imaging. Does anyone know if humminbird has any sales throughout the year? Or do you think the price of it now will be the best i'll get? ($1699) Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted October 12, 2017 Global Moderator Posted October 12, 2017 50 minutes ago, RenegadeBassin said: I'm thinking about buying my first graph for the lund today which would be the humminbird helix 10 g2n with mega imaging. Does anyone know if humminbird has any sales throughout the year? Or do you think the price of it now will be the best i'll get? ($1699) Black Friday. Also check pricing with Universalmania, BBG marine, BOE marine. I'm guessing you'll find better pricing with those stores over the big box stores. 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted October 12, 2017 Global Moderator Posted October 12, 2017 10 hours ago, slonezp said: They are priced very competitively with the other mod v tins. From what I've been reading the Ranger tins are very popular, and I'm guessing the the Renegades are going to be some good competition for the Ranger boats. It looks like they're priced pretty close to the same. Quote
RenegadeBassin Posted October 12, 2017 Author Posted October 12, 2017 1 hour ago, 12poundbass said: Black Friday. Also check pricing with Universalmania, BBG marine, BOE marine. I'm guessing you'll find better pricing with those stores over the big box stores. So maybe I'll buy my console unit now, then my bow unit and trolling motor transducer on black friday...I just want to be able to try one out before there's ice on the lakes! 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted October 14, 2017 Super User Posted October 14, 2017 On 10/12/2017 at 7:49 AM, 12poundbass said: From what I've been reading the Ranger tins are very popular, and I'm guessing the the Renegades are going to be some good competition for the Ranger boats. It looks like they're priced pretty close to the same. If you are thinking of a Ranger, do your research. There are reported structural issues on the RT 188 line, Quote
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