Lund Boats

[Pikemaster101]

what is a nice lund boat with a tiller that i could use on large waters for walleye and pike ????

thanks

[iffwalleyes]

I would look at the Prov series of boats for bigger water. Lots of people run a 1775 prov tiller which is like 17.5 feet. They have several other models of tillers as well their Alaskan series are big and much cheaper but don't have anywhere near the options of a prov. Depending how big you want you can get a tiller prov model 2025 that is about 21 feet long so there are seral options.

[Northlander]

Maybe the Angler series. If you have the $ I would go with the Pro V as stated above. Both are nice boats though.

[WaveWacker]

The ProV Series is the "top of the line" so to speak that Lund has to offer with tiller models. Your options would be the 1775 or the 1800. I have a 1775 and like it a lot. Handles rough water well. If $$ is tight the Angler series would be an option as well.

Unless you are stuck on Lund, I would check out Alumacraft. In my eye very comparable to a Lund. You would be looking at the Tournament series to match up with the ProV series. May save you some money as well. I believe Alumacraft offers a 19' boat with a tiller as well.

[iffwalleyes]

My bad when did Lund quit the tiller on the bigger prov's. Like the model they used to make for Gary Roach.

[IrishZit]

I think they quit the Gary Roach models in 2002. I'm passively looking for a Gary Roach tiller with console.

Sully

[Mueller]

Pikemaster, I spent two years trying to decide what boat best fit my needs and I finally decided on a 1775 Pro-V tiller with a F75 Yamaha. I looked at the 1700 Angler and was impressed but the Pro-V with better seats and a few other bells and whistles allowed me to make my choice easier. I have always wanted a Pro-V and the real decision was between a console or a tiller. A few trips fishing on Lake Vermilion with my old tiller boat made me realize a tiller is what I needed for the style of fishing I do. Just about any tiller Lund makes is a fine boat. I guess what I would do is go to a dealer, and sit in the various boats, pretend you are fishing, move around noting how much space exists, try the bow fishing platform on for size... bring your fishing partner(s) have them sit in a fishing position, noting any problems with space, casting etc. Take note how comfy you sit when operating the controls. Check the location where your electronics will be, also check the storage areas and livewells and note how easy they will be to use. One thing I really like on the Pro Angler and Pro V are the rod lockers. On my boat I can store four 7 foot and four 6 1/2 foot rods under the deck out of the way of feet and other hazards, plus I can lock everything. When I bought my boat I had all of the hatch handles locked alike...all of my hatches have locks on them. I remember one fishing trip when my partner stepped on two of my rods breaking several guides, so the rod locker thing is a big issue with me. I looked at Crestliner and Alumacraft also, they are great boats but the Lund seemed to best fit my needs the best, that may or may not be the case for you.

Good Luck in Your Decision

Mueller

[CabinBoy]

Lund also makes the Explorer which you can also get in a 17' or 18' tiller. Again, not near the options of the ProV but you sure see a lot of them so they must be alright. I believe the 17' is rated for a 80 and the 18' a 90. Probably save yourself $5K as well. Good Luck.