2015 Lund Pro V 200 vs 150

[Bothun]

Purchasing a 2015 Lund Pro V 1875 here this spring and am torn between the 200 and the 150 Mercury. Have two friends that each have a 2014 with the 200 and its plenty of motor. Wondering if the 150 will be more than enough. The cost difference will let me put another graph in the boat.

[Mr.Seaguar]

I have a frighteningly underpowered boat. Its been fine. If you want a better or another graph choose the 150.

[gunner55]

It depends,what is the boat rated for?Do you fish big water with 3 or 4 others?Personally I wouldn't buy anything that isn't at least 80% of the max rating.My Dad ran a 17' fiberglass that was woefully underpowered for years & ended up blowing the motor up.

[Old Dewjabber]

Nothing worst than being under powered. Also resale is much easier with a larger motor. Don't know how many times I've walked away from buying an under powered boat.

[RebelSS]

Min/max rating on that model is 130/200. Very basic rule of thumb is never go below 75-80% of max HP, which would put you right at 150 HP. If it was me, I'd go the 200 HP .If it's under-powered, well, you know....%$#@!

[NilesBayHusker]

I have a 2009 18 foot lund Pro-V with a Merc 150 Verado. Very happy with it. I'm on lake Vermilion and never felt it under powered - even in heavy waves. If you go with a 200, it will be heavier and might not troll down as low (I can troll at just over 2 mph with my 150. Also, consider fuel economy at the speeds you will use most. Even though I can get over 50 mph, I usually cruise around 30 mph as the Verado only burns around 4-5 gal/hour at that rate. when you pay $130 to fill the tank, fuel economy is important.

[marine_man]

I can't argue with the advice offered here... my only comment is that buying an outboard to match with a new boat is typically a 1X event for that boat... buying a new locator for a boat can happen a couple of times in the life of a boat. Don't short the motor decision to add another graph.. it'll be cheaper to upgrade / buy a new locator than to decide later it's underpowered and replace the motor.

marine_man

[leechlake]

I had a 2003 Pro V IFS1875. Max motor back then was 175 and I had a Yam VMAX HPDI 175. It went 55-58 mph with a stainless prop. I'd have been fine with the 150 on it. Best part of the boat is how it takes waves frankly

[elusivecrappiecatcher]

I can't argue with the advice offered here... my only comment is that buying an outboard to match with a new boat is typically a 1X event for that boat... buying a new locator for a boat can happen a couple of times in the life of a boat. Don't short the motor decision to add another graph.. it'll be cheaper to upgrade / buy a new locator than to decide later it's underpowered and replace the motor.

marine_man

Couldn't agree more. I always say MAX your HP out. Then you will never have to wonder.

Now certain circumstances come into play here.

My dads new ZV21 is rated for a 350. Problem is you couldn't order one at the time. A 300 verado is actually only 280HP. A new 250 ProXS is actually _269HP. So in this case does it make sense to pay a dump ton more for that 300? NO....

The weight savings and better fuel economy of the Pro XS made it more practical.

Don't get me wrong, I would rather see a 350 on the back but its not my deal.

My question would be are we talking 200 4 stroke or 200 two stroke?

Also that 150 4 stroke is supposed to be a heck of a motor so that makes it tough. I don't know actual HP ratings for them either.

[Mlaker3]

I previously owned an 1800 Pro V with 150 4 stroke Yamaha. The 150 worked well with the boat unless I had following large waves on bigger water. I currently have an 1875 w/ 200 Verado. The 1875 is wider and a bit (noticeable) heavier than the 1800. I am glad I don't have a 150 on it. At the time Merc had a free upgrade from 175 to 200 Verado so it worked out for me. You may save a bit now but will pay for it on re-sale. A lot of serious anglers won't look at a 150 on a 200 rated boat.

[Mlaker3]

Leechlake, wasn't your 2003 Pro V an 1800? My 2004 was an 1800. Perhaps it was but IMHO there is a difference in todays 1875 and the previous model 1800.