LUND 1875 Pro Guide few questions

Thinking on purchasing a 1875. Is a single axle trailer sufficient?
Most of the time I will be fishing 500 -1800 acre lakes plus the Minnesota River. Question I have. Is the 1875 capable of fishing big waters like, Mille Lac, Leech and LOTW? Do not want to buy the 2075 because of size and storage space..
If anybody has any suggestions on what to add to boat I would appreciate that. Musky fishing and Flathead fishing will be primary use. Appreciate the input!

An 1875 will handle about any inland water in Minnesota. Use common sense when the weather dictates it and you will be fine.

As far as additions goes I could spend your money forever. Start with good electronics and a trolling motor. Rod holders are nice. Be sure to have a good net and release tools before you start Muskie fishing. A good camera for those memories you are going to make.

Enjoy shopping and I hope you find what you are looking for.

Jim,

The 1775 is about as large as I would want to go on a single axle. I would say go double for sure at the 1875 sizing (should be about 19ft long right?).

Even my boat I feel would be more comfy sitting on 2 axles, but like I said it’s fine. I’m surprised they even offer single axles above the 1775 class.

I have never seen a 1875 on anything but a single axle. Not saying it couldn’t use just never seen it. And I live/work in Lund Country. Within 20 minutes of the factory.

I have a 2013 Pro V 1775 that is on a single axle trailer and have had no issues since it was purchased new. I would guess the 1875 tiller is still lighter than my 1775 windshield boat with a 150hp 4 stroke. I have only ever seen the pro guide 1875 on a single axle also. I personally would not want a tandem axle trailer because they are so much harder to move around the garage, etc…

I do have the surge brakes on my trailer and put a fair amount of miles on it since new and the trailer has held up just fine. I would guess I am over 20,000 miles since new and still have the original tires, as I was really surprised that the tires have lasted this long.

Thanks for the feed back!!

Just looked at a Lund 1875 today. Thinking of adding a kicker 9.9 Merc, Plus a 80lb Minn Kota to the bow (I pilot) Plus two Hummingbird 9 inch G3N SI. Is one transducer sufficient? Or shoud I add second transducer to the trolling motor?
Plus a 3 bank charger.

Is adding a kicker going to effect the boat performance? Putting extra weight at the Stern?
Does anybody use a sunshade or Bimini top??

I have the same boat but in a competitor the boats are so wide I don’t see any issue in the ride for the extra weight I have my kicker on starboard side. I also have two 9″ birds with one ducer on transom port side and have them networked with just one cable just make sure you buy the same generation and they will share everything except mapping. I have and si di in the back and si up front but can still si on front screen. One thing I wish I had was electronic brakes. Other than that the boat is awesome. One thing I would also recommend is a tiller assist not sure what motor you’re thinking of I have the yamaha 90 Vmax and installed the Uflex steering system no arm stress at all great when handling rough water.

I’d upgrade the trailer. Whether single axle or tandem I’d have trailer brakes. I went from an alumacraft 175 tournament pro to a 2090 warrior and I’ll never own a trailer without brakes again. Much easier on the tow vehicle and it’s safer.

Would it be wise to have the kicker on the Port side to balance out the boat somewhat..Since the driver/fisherman would be more towards the starboard side. My weight plus the Kicker would be 400 lbs on starboad side.

Jim,

Yes the kicker is typically mounted on the port side in most applications.

jim s wrote:

Just looked at a Lund 1875 today. Thinking of adding a kicker 9.9 Merc, Plus a 80lb Minn Kota to the bow (I pilot)

Was it a Pro Guide? I don’t see many tiller’s with kickers, usually can troll down with the big motor, or run the TM for less than 3 mph trolling. If you are talking a console/windshield boat then it’s a little different story.