Shopping used lunds, question?

  • duckguy
    New Ulm, Minnesota
    Posts: 7
    March 31, 2011 at 2:36 pm #1307378

    I am in the market to replace my 88 alumacraft competitor. Have spotted an 01 lund 1700 angler ss, with a 115 johnson 2 stroke. Wondering if anyone can give me any inside info on this rig?

    MIKGILLIE
    Owatonna,MN.
    Posts: 154
    March 31, 2011 at 2:46 pm #952567

    Very nice fishing boat,after having a 4-stroke motor I would never go back to a 2-stroke motor myself.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    March 31, 2011 at 2:53 pm #952570

    I’m running the exact boat but with a 90 merc. If I could do it over again…as everyone says, I would have maxed the HP out and gone with a 115. The hp rating went up in ’02 or ’03 to a 125 or 135. Otherwise I would buy another as I fish out of the back and it’s perfect size wise for this.

    Fishability with a good electric is very good for two people. Little tight for 3, but it can be done.

    Small for Mille Lacs, very nice for the river and regular lakes.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    March 31, 2011 at 2:59 pm #952575

    What kind of fishing will you be using it for mostly and on what body of water?

    gonzo50613
    Cedar Falls, Iowa
    Posts: 170
    March 31, 2011 at 11:58 pm #952773

    Last summer I bought a ’99 Lund Pro Sport 1700 with a 115 Johnson 2 stroke. Boat works great and the motor runs great.

    duckguy
    New Ulm, Minnesota
    Posts: 7
    April 1, 2011 at 3:57 am #952842

    I mainly fish southern minn. lakes. 1000 acres or less. Mostly trolling or casting. Thanks for the input so far!!

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    April 1, 2011 at 9:30 am #952856

    That’s going to be a fine boat for you.

    duckguy
    New Ulm, Minnesota
    Posts: 7
    April 2, 2011 at 3:29 am #953284

    Can anyone shed some lite on the differences between a mr. pike, an explorer? and an angler? In late 90’s to mid 2000’s? I’m really confused !

    John Gildersleeve
    Frazee,MN
    Posts: 742
    April 2, 2011 at 11:51 am #953321

    The explorer was a lighter boat with a more open floor plan, great storage but does not have the fit anf finish of a Mr Pike. The Angler was the next step up from the explorer. The boat was a little heavier in weight and some better upgrades to the storage areas and was a bit wider then the Explorer. The Pike was the next step up from the Angler. It came with the wider gunnels and a better fit and finish. The hull if I remember right was a bit thinker which made the boat a bit heavier in weight then the Angler. They were all great boats to run I have owned them all and each boat performed well. I liked the explorer the best out of the three just because it was more open to fish out of.

    duckguy
    New Ulm, Minnesota
    Posts: 7
    April 3, 2011 at 12:02 pm #953519

    Rigging Guy, thanks for the info. That was what I was looking for.

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