Will Lund Bring Back the Pro V Tiller ?

[JiMinneye]

After reading the post below (Tin -vs- Tin) I to was hoping that Lund would bring back the Pro V 1800 Tiller. I do like the 1825 Pro Guide but it just doesn't seem like it's built as tough as the Pro V. I have and will be looking to find a newer (used ) 1800 Pro V tiller with an IPS II Hull. They must be a good boat as you don't see many of them for sale. So what do you think the chance is that Lund will bring this boat back into production ?

[rotaxmandan]

The 1825 Pro guide doesn't even compare to the Pro-V 1800 tiller in my opinion, which is why I picked up an 05 1800 tiller this winter.Yes they are very tough to find that are 04-05 or newer,I have found like 3-4 1800 tillers in the last year and a half for sale and that is searching everywhere, I found a few older ones but wanted an 05 or newer for the sport-trak system. I think the Pro-V dry weight is 2-300 lbs heavier and has a much better livewell system than the Pro-Guide. Would be nice if they offered the 1800 tiller again but not sure if the market is there for them.

[Verado Eyes]

I was told special order and you can get it.

Originally Posted by rotaxmandan

The 1825 Pro guide doesn't even compare to the Pro-V 1800 tiller in my opinion, which is why I picked up an 05 1800 tiller this winter.Yes they are very tough to find that are 04-05 or newer,I have found like 3-4 1800 tillers in the last year and a half for sale and that is searching everywhere, I found a few older ones but wanted an 05 or newer for the sport-trak system. I think the Pro-V dry weight is 2-300 lbs heavier and has a much better livewell system than the Pro-Guide. Would be nice if they offered the 1800 tiller again but not sure if the market is there for them.

Two main differences and you hit on one of them, the live wells and the thickness of the aluminum. I'm not real worried about either but some might. I for one would not trade for an 1800 ProV, I like the narrower gunnels and electronic storage of the 1825 is far superior.

You are right about the weight difference, something I don't need either when we're talking about marginally powered tiller boats. Can't think of one good reason they would bring this boat back, not enough of a difference to justify it.

[Hot Runr Guy]

is 2005 new enough for the IPS-II hull?
http://www.hootssports.com/pre_owned...R0&veh=2696482

HRG

[TrevorW]

Originally Posted by Hot Runr Guy

is 2005 new enough for the IPS-II hull?
http://www.hootssports.com/pre_owned...R0&veh=2696482

HRG

According to the catalog specs it DOES have the IPS 2 hull. http://www.lundboats.com/pdfs/old-catalogs/2005.pdf

Looks like a beautiful boat...

[rotaxmandan]

Yep looks like a real nice boat and its only 20 miles from me!! And I had to drive about 350 miles to get mine this winter! I believe 04 was the first year of the IPS 2 hull on the Pro V's. 05 was the first year with the sport-trak system. Another reason I wanted the 1800 was it comes setup for 36V and has plenty of room for all 3 troller batteries and I am sooo glad I went 36V! My 90 suzuki handles the heavier Pro V very well,33-35mph and loaded with 5 guys I still managed 30-31 not a speed demon by any means but handles the load very well, although I am flirting with the idea of converting my 90 to a 115 which would be sweet as I think most 1825 Pro guides and Pro anglers with 90's are running 35 to almost 40mph.

[zooks]

Originally Posted by Hot Runr Guy

is 2005 new enough for the IPS-II hull?
http://www.hootssports.com/pre_owned...R0&veh=2696482

HRG

This was my friend's boat - he upgraded to a 1875 Pro-V walkthrough for the family. He's a small business owner in the area that the dealership knows well. Have fished out of it many times, garage kept and is in nice shape for its age.

[scottyb]

I believe 208prov is correct, you can special order if you chose. I know of a handfull of 2075 Tillers that are made each year. Its doubtful LUND will ever come back with a full production of Pro V tillers unless they scrap the very sucsessfull pro guide line-up. An example would be the LE models. Very good fishing boats giving you the best of a tiller and a console but...if they dont sell enough of them, they dont mass produce them. Business is business. Another possability for you would be a 1825 built the way you want. I think you can request additional pumps and other features. I recently went from a 1900 pro v tiller to a 2010 Pro Guide with a 150 vrod and LOVE it.

Scottyb

[Chucks Guide Service]

I actually bought that Pro V from Hoots. I must say, I am very impressed. I fish Leech 99% of the time and so far its done everything I could have asked out of it...