Lund Tyee GL 208

[Kevin R]

This is a very popular boat on Lake Kabetogama both of my neighbors have one & many Guides are also using them. I also see many 189 Tyee GL on Kabetogama but rarely see a Pro V GL. I would like to know from anyone that has fished or been on anyone of these boats for ride & fish ability likes or dislikes. Thanks in advance.

[That Minnesota guy]

Kevin you likely know Travis Carlson who guides on Kab. He liked his enough that he bought a new one. I run the same boat only in the tiller version and so far I like it just fine. I only have the 200 Verado whereas I think Travis has a 300.

[Scott C]

I bought a new tyee 208gl in 2016, fished it for 2 seasons. Just my opinion, but I didn't like the ride at all. Rides a lot rougher than my 2175, and takes more speed to stay on plane. Part of that could be prop related. I also didn't think it had a lot of storage or front deck space. These are all comparisons to my current boat.

[Kevin R]

Is your pro V glass ?

[Scott C]

Originally Posted by Kevin R

Is your pro V glass ?

No its aluminum, and despite the naysayers its rides literally night and day better than my glass 208 did. I am not knocking the 208, mine new aluminum is just that much better. People say well its bigger, but an extra foot doesn't make this big of a difference.

[That Minnesota guy]

Originally Posted by Kevin R

Is your pro V glass ?

Mine is.

[Kevin R]

I went from in 2011 18.6 Glass Scout 185 Dorado Duel console with F115 Yamaha getting 6-7 MPG at 30 MPH top speed 44 MPH handled 6 passengers fine. Next I purchased a new Bullsbay center console 2012 20ft glass F150 Yamaha the 20 rode much better handled 8 passengers got 6 MPG at 35-40 MPH top speed 56 MPH, why I sold that boat was a huge mistake. I ended up getting an old 1987 Yarcraft model 1781 SC Glass deep V I put a new F70 Yamaha on it boat did fine with 1-3 people getting 8 MPG at 24 or so MPH top speed 36 MPH not a speed demon. Last year I purchased a 20FT Duel Console Lund Alaskan with Mercury F115 I wanted a Mercury F150 but they didn’t offer it. I like the layout & room but this rides way different than I am used to MPG is 5-6 top speed 43. Thought I may like the Glass lund better. I see Lund puts big HP on many of the boats they sell I would like a 20ft Glass with a 150 yet many get a 300HP I have to wonder why such big motors ?

[That Minnesota guy]

The Lund is heavier then my Skeeter was. I have a 200 Verado and wouldn't want one pony less.

If you liked your Yar-Craft maybe look at the Backtroller. Although John doesn't make a 20' if thats what you have your heart set on.

[Kevin R]

I like the 208 Tyee GL DC 250-300 HP & Pro V 219 GL DC but don’t want a 350HP.

[Kevin R]

Originally Posted by That Minnesota guy

Kevin you likely know Travis Carlson who guides on Kab. He liked his enough that he bought a new one. I run the same boat only in the tiller version and so far I like it just fine. I only have the 200 Verado whereas I think Travis has a 300.

What is top speed & MPG with the 200 ? I thinking about the 250 Pro XS its 95lbs lighter than the 300 Verado that is a large load of weight off the transom.