Used Lunds

[EricCO]

I am looking at buying a used Lund Pro-V 1800 or 1900 with a 150 hp motor this spring. More than likely this will be an early 90's model and have a full windshield.

I will do a water test of course.

How and what should I check to make sure it is a quality rig?

[CI_Guy]

Have a mechanic check out the motor it costs a few bucks but it brings peace of mind. Look for dark rings around any rivets it means they are loose. Check the transom for any loose or spongy feel. If you have enough time plug the livewell inlet when you water test it. Then check the bilge, if you have water it probably came from the hull. If it is dry unplug the livewell and fill it, check the bilge again to see if there are plumbing leaks. They are usualy cheap to fix but can be time consuming to find. If you are willing to travel for a larger selection you could check out walleye central clasifieds, or the Minneapolis paper at www/startribune.com. I don't know there web sites but try papers from Madison, Green Bay and Millwalkee Wi. I think you will find more used Lunds in Mn and Wi than any other part of the country and maybe a little better price. Pat K

[Bigeye]

You'll have a little trouble finding one with a full windshield from the early nineties. Pro V's didn't come with a full windshield until this year. [2000]

[Dbl]

Also the 1800 and 1900 did not show up until the mid to late nineties.

[EricCO]

Did they make a Pro-V in the early 90's?

[Stever]

Eric, not that I am a historian on Lunds, but I think you will find that Lund made three models of the Pro-V in the early to mid-nineties: the 1660, the 1775, and the 1890. Both the 1890 and 1660 models have been discontinued (the 1800 and 1900 models have somewhat replaced the 1890). I have a 1997 1900, but I am not sure if that was the first year they come out with that model or not (however, I know it was either 1996 or 1997). I have seen the olders models (1890) for sale on boattraderonline.com, however, I haven't visited this site for awhile, so I really don't know what is available.

Good Luck in your search,

Stever

[Eyez]

I know they made the 1800 in 91, I think that was the first year of it. I almost bought one, so I know this for sure. I think the first year of the proV was 88, and it was just the 1700 that year. the 1660, 1775, and 1800 I believe all came out in 1991, and I don't know about the 1890 or 1900. You should be able to find a good deal on an 1800, but you won't find a full windsheild model. I've never seen one in that year. Dual bubbles is probably your best bet.


Good luck boat shopping.

Eyez

[Gunga Din]

If you want a full windshield in a used Lund, better look at the Tyee. I bought both of mine from www.traderonline.com. Check it daily and, if you're willing to travel, you'll save significant money. Also, don't wait until spring. Winter is the best time to get the best bargain.

Good luck.

[EricCO]

What is the difference between a Pro-V and a Tyee? I know the Tyee has a lot more freeboard, but what else?

I want something that can handle big waves (as big as they get in Colorado and Nebraska).

I plan on stepping up my tournament participation and can't ever get myself to go in early during a tournament.

I think a double bubble will work for my girlfriend anyways. If she doesn't like it, she can swim!

[Eyez]

A tyee has considerably more freeboard, but it's also deeper inside, comes with a full windshield, it a bit narrower I believe, and is geared toward being more of an all purpose boat than the ProV. Tyee's are deep enough to make my wife feel comfortable, while the ProV spooks her because of the high floor. I prefer the high floor because it's easier to fish out of, and it's lower profile so it catches less wind. ProV's come in tiller models, Tyee's don't. Tyee's come in I/O models, ProV's don't. Tyee's don't have baitwells, and ProV's have 1 or 2 depending on model, both boats have 2 livewells though.

I think in general a Tyee is geared more towards an all round family boat that fishes very well, while a proV is a pure fishing boat.


Hope this helps

Eyez

[EricCO]

Well that settled that. I bleed fishing.

[Dave in Mpls]

My guess is you'll be looking at ProV 1700's and 1890's. I strongly agree with Gunga Din - you will save mucho $$ if you buy in late fall or winter. People don't really want to store them if they don't have to, and want to be ready to deal in the spring!

As others have noted, ProVs w/ windshields only came out this year in the IFS series. In my opinion, windshields simply act as sails, and I would stay away from them, unless I spent alot of time on BIG water.

Email me your snail mail address and I'd be happy to shoot some classifieds from the Mpls paper your way to give you an idea of what's available.

Regards

[EricCO]

I emailed you I think.

I have never figured out how this website emails?

Does it work?

[EricCO]

How do you water test in the winter?

[Dave in Mpls]

Haven't seen anything come through yet.

dave@psihos.com

[Eyez]

Would be an easy choice for me too. Freeboard is for sissies :) (joke)

Go check out boattraderonline.com. search for mfr. lund, keyword Pro V. I found lots of good boats in there. You can narrow your search by year also.


Eyez

[legend]

In 1990, Lund came out with the 1700 and 1800 ProV. I purchased an 1800 that year. It is rated for a 150hp. Still a great boat! I would not hesitate to buy a used one if it was cared for and checked out.
Regards.

[Bret N]

In MN, WI etc the only way to test a boat in the winter is to go hit the river. Hopefully we have a winter like the last one and we don't have to put the boats away hardly at all. I think quite a few people fished all year on the river at Red Wing last year as it never really froze all the way accross. Some people/dealers may be less than willing to do this as it requires some special precautions. For instance, not running the livewell, extra warmup time on the motor, fully draining the lower unit of water when you're done, and wiping off all the road salt/grime from the trailer and boat when you get home. But if you can find someone to let you do it and bring your rod and a handful of jigs, it's a great time to go fishing if it's not too cold. Good luck. Bret