2005 Lund 1800 Explorer SS. 140 Suzuki and T-8 kicker. T-8 is great for slow trolling ‘eyes and as an added safety measure. Addition of the HB Side Imaging this year ROCKS.
Whats awesome about the Explorer?? Very wide, lots of room, Sportrac mounting rails are GREAT – No holes in the gunwale!! My 2 downrigger bases come off very easily – (They also mount onto the sportrac system and are extremely strong). With the help of the sportrac, I can add, move, and remove rod holders at will – we have run up to 11 or 12 rods at once on Michigan.
Livewells are good sized – The rear livewell has seen its share of 3 man limit (#15) salmon averaging 12lbs each, and has room to spare, even after you include the ice. Front livewell is just as big or bigger.
Very stable boat, I have been out in 4-5 footers (in the dark) on Lake Michigan and felt safe – not the easiest fishing, but I certainly didn’t feel under-boated. Everything inside is quality, carpet is removable for cleaning or just if you want bare floor (snaps onto the linoleum flooring). Can take everything from the Canadian sheild to the rolls of Lake Michigan, no problem!
Love it!!