Crossover, Tyee, Pro v

Anybody fish out of theses boats? I was getting a Pro Guide but wife would like a windshield. and going with one of the above boats in the 1875 range.
I will use it once, twice a week to take kids out on water for some fun. Mainly it will be used for Tournaments and regular weekend fishing trips.. Musky fishing and some catfishing tournaments with a little bit of everything else from St Croix River to Leech lake. I do like the height of the walls on the Tyee for big water!

Anybody fishes out of the above boats give a little info please about what you like and engine size.
I want to buy a boat for the next 15 years and not say 3 years later I should of gotten that boat. Hard decision!

Appreciate the help.

I just went through the same dilemma myself. I’ve owned a Pro V for around the last 10 years. Was looking to upgrade this year to get a full windshield and jump seats with a family in the mix now. My plan was just to get a new Pro V with these features as I loved that boat for fishing. When I really thought about the way the boat was getting used I opted for the Tyee. Spent a lot of time this summer cruising and swimming and would like to throw in some water sports as the kids get older. I haven’t actually fished or used the Tyee yet so everything I’m sharing is just based on the thoughts I had about it.

I looked at a lot of the “fish and ski” boats and the Tyee really strikes me as still being a real fishing boat. The way the storage and live wells are situated, it doesn’t seem like I’m compromising much at all. The front deck is smaller than the Pro V but I’m not casting big musky baits or bass fishing so I think it will be just fine for the walleye fishing I do.

That said, if you’re primarily fishing, the Pro V would probably still be a good bet. You could throw in the jump seats and a swim ladder and it would probably serve the family purposes just fine. I think they even have a ski pole attachment now. As far as big water, the Pro V will handle anything the Tyee can. The tall sides of the Tyee are more for keeping you in the boat than they are for keeping the water out. I’ve been on the Great lakes in conditions where fishing wasn’t even fun before I felt unsafe in the Pro V. It will handle more than you can.

My Pro V 1800 (18’6″) had a 150 (rated for 175) and it wasn’t underpowered at all. I don’t think the new hulls are much different length, width and weight wise. They are rated for 200hp now, which I opted for on the Tyee, but I imagine anything 150+ will make you happy.

Thank you BENNY!

Awesome insight!

No problem. I was really having an existential crisis over the whole thing. I really had to think about how I was actually going to use the boat. I used to fish from dark to dark every day on a trip up north, now I aim to get out a couple hours in the morning and evening and spend the rest of the day with the kids. New priorities I guess, but it is fun when they get a chance to reel in a nice walleye

I don’t think you can go wrong with any of these options, I fish out of a buddies 1875 Crossover a lot and it’s a very solid fishing boat. It’s also a little more designed for the family, and he takes the fam out a lot and loves it for that too. Only knock would be rod storage is a little more cumbersome with the in floor and side wall rod storage. With any of the options I would definitely include jump seats at the back, they allow for a lot more room on the deck and help keep the kids contained a bit as well. I’m looking at the same options and plan to max the HP, get rpm control and a 101 lbs trolling motor and no kicker. The Impact’s are interesting too, at a lower price point but I believe you are getting the thinner hull at a 18 foot level.

I just sold my 1875 Impact, the XS model would check a lot of boxes for you. My only knock on the boat is that it is what it is…a tin boat that gets blown around easily. I primarily fish Mille Lacs and it handled it fine 90% of the time. With that being said..I never felt unsafe when it was blowing, just don’t expect it to track and handle waves like the better hull in the boats you listed.

Crossover seems like a Tyee stripped down a little with lower side walls.
Does the Crossover ride like the Pro V and TYee? Hows it fish? Seems like a good bang for the buck price wise.

I could save 10,000 on a Crossover or would I be better off with the Pro V sport with ski pole..

Just a thousands issues to figure out.

jim s wrote:

Does the Crossover ride like the Pro V and TYee?

I’d say it’s more similar to the Tyee, with the higher walls it does get blown around a bit. Pro V is the Cadillac of aluminum fishing boats imo, and what I would get if price wasn’t a factor.

jim s wrote:

Crossover seems like a Tyee stripped down a little with lower side walls.
Does the Crossover ride like the Pro V and TYee? Hows it fish? Seems like a good bang for the buck price wise.

I could save 10,000 on a Crossover or would I be better off with the Pro V sport with ski pole..

Just a thousands issues to figure out.

The Tyee and Pro V both have almost identical IPS2 hulls (Tyee just has more freeboard) while the Crossover and Impact have the IPS. The Impact uses a little thinner aluminum too, so it’s lighter than the others. The Tyee and Pro V will both have the better rides and the Crossover will probably have a slight edge over the Impact just based on weight.

Just like BP mentioned, I think most newer boats are going to be handle 90+% of the days out there, especially on inland waters, and the other days just suck to fish usually no matter what boat you’re in. I think people overthink what a boat can handle fishing inland waters a bit too much, Superior and Michigan on the other hand…

Agree with BigWerm, the Pro V is, IMO, the best aluminum multispecies fishing boat out there. Doesn’t mean you can’t catch a mess of fish in the others. Just need to decide what layout fits your needs the most, and only you can answer that question.

Good luck!

I agree with Benny. I have a 1775 Pro V and when I was buying it appeared to me to have a better hull than an Impact (IPS2 vs IPS). I have never fished out of an Impact but will say that is seems like my boat tracks as well or better than any other aluminum boat out there. I rarely ever use a drift sock as often when others are putting out a bag or two to drift an area on a windy day I am just putting the terrova down and going as slow or slower than they are. I think the Prov V is heavy for its size and I think the keel on mine appears to sit lover than similar sized Impacts and Alumacraft Competitors. My neighbor has a Competitor 165 so it is a foot+ shorter but blows around in the wind a lot more. Sure larger aluminum and glass boat do as well or better but I am relatively happy with the Pro V 1775 for the size.

Not to hijack this, but where would a Crestliner Sportfish fit into the Lund lineup as far as something comparable? I walked around in one with some kind of higher package this Fall…and it was an awfully nice boat.

I have an 1850 Tyee, and my fishing buddy has 1875 Impact. I have a place on mille lacs so I spend a lot of time in big water. The Impact is a really nice boat to fish from but it doesn’t perform near as well as the Tyee in windy conditions.

buckybadger wrote:

Not to hijack this, but where would a Crestliner Sportfish fit into the Lund lineup as far as something comparable? I walked around in one with some kind of higher package this Fall…and it was an awfully nice boat.

At quick glance I think it goes like this:
SportFish similar to Tyee
Super Hawk to Impact
Raptor to Crossover

I might end up with a Lund impact 1875 xs. I can have all the extra add ons and still be under budget by alot.. Tommorrow decision time!!!!
Thanks for the the great information!
Worse than buying a house!!!!!! Just cant make up my mind.

How is the Impact for trolling on Mille lac? With moderate wind how does it handle?

Thxs

I have an 1875 Impact XS and really like the boat. I came from a single console 1800 ProV and don’t think it’s too much of a step down. I would certainly keep it on your short list. However since you talk about tournament fishing, I would take a close look at the hull thickness. You may be best served with the Pro V if you plan on running hard no matter the conditions.

Tournamnets Probably 2-3 tournamenst a year thats about it, I might of misspoke.
Hows does your Impact do in mild weather? What sizes waves are you comfortable fishing in? How does it troll? I might fish in the rain but if the wind gets out of hand im not risking it.

Probably 2-3 tournamenst a year thats about it, I might of misspoke.
Hows does your Impact do in mild weather? What sizes waves are you comfortable fishing in? How does it troll? I might fish in the rain but if the wind gets out of hand im not risking it.

What type of water do you plan to be on the majority of the time? That’s the biggest factor as far as the Impact is concerned. Like I said, the boat is fine 90% of the time..my only knock was how it handles big water. the guy I sold it to primarily fishes the Hayward area and rivers which would be perfect for an Impact. I generally like to pull bottom bouncers and was tired of being blown around so easily, the hull on the impact lacks teeth and it doesn’t track very well. The IPS2 hull is better.It’s a big boat at darn near 19 feet and has a huge cockpit area to fish out of the back, where I like to fish from. Be sure to max it out at 150 though, I’ve seen some dealers that like to hang a 115 on it and I think you’d be disappointed with the performance.

OK! Done deal!

Went to the Lund Dealer this morning and made it official. Lund Impact 1875 XS with the 150 hp, Terrova 112/4 Bank. Two Helix 9s and a Talon plus a few other add ons.
Ill fish mainly lakes no bigger than 5500 acres most of the time plus the Minnesota River. will probaly do one trip to each of the following, Mille lac, Leech lake area, LOTW Canada, Red River and lake vermillion.

Thanks for all the information..Amazing how I changed my mind from boat to boat.

Thx

Good choice on the 112 Terrova.

Very nice! Congrats

Thx! Pretty excited! Sad,no Fishing Expo or Musky Expo this year.

Thx for comments!

I don’t think you’ll regret the choice. Did you get the sport top or other canvas?

BTW I have a Rev 4 prop in 17 pitch. It rockets the boat out of the hole and keeps it on plane nicely at lower speeds.

I absolutely won’t be without a another sport top.

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Sounds like a good build. I also agree that the 112lb TM is the way to go. I am up for a new boat in the next year or two and will be looking at the 1875 or 1975 Pro V, T Pro 185 or 195, otherwise options would be glass but I am not sure about making that change for my use, just kind of prefer the tin boats… Without a doubt I will be getting a 36 volt TM as some of the time I wish I had it for my 1775. Will not be getting a kicker either.

1875 pro v is on my short list, but I can get into a WX 1910 for cheaper.

Thinking of changing to the sport top.

jim s wrote:

OK! Done deal!

Went to the Lund Dealer this morning and made it official. Lund Impact 1875 XS with the 150 hp, Terrova 112/4 Bank. Two Helix 9s and a Talon plus a few other add ons.
Ill fish mainly lakes no bigger than 5500 acres most of the time plus the Minnesota River. will probaly do one trip to each of the following, Mille lac, Leech lake area, LOTW Canada, Red River and lake vermillion.

Thanks for all the information..Amazing how I changed my mind from boat to boat.

Thx

Congrats man! I think you’ll be happy with that decision. You’re right though, your brain does really play games with you. You think you’ve decided what you want, then the next day you second guess yourself.

Did you buy one off the floor or order it?? Mine was an order and I just got word it’s going to show up early March instead of the original delivery date of May. Pretty excited about that, will give me time to rig it up before opener.

See you on the water!

brian_peterson wrote:

1875 pro v is on my short list, but I can get into a WX 1910 for cheaper.

Definitely what I see also. My Lund has not been perfect by any means but I’m not convinced a 1910 would do what I want to do any better than a 1875. I haven’t been in a new 2021 1910 yet though and am sure I will go see the SBC crew to test one out when the time comes. Both good options in my opinion.