My boat has arrived and I picked it up yesterday – with the MK onboard battery charger installed! Very happy with everything!!

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Has anyone heard of there’s been any progress on MK onboard chargers being delivered? Think we can expect our orders filled in 2022??

My boat is finished but has not arrived at the dealer. I did learn that the onboard battery charger is on backorder with no date when it will be available. Has anyone heard what the hold up is with the battery chargers and is there any end date in sight?

What am I reporting to Lund? As long as the boat is delivered by end of May and they stick to their price, what’s the issue?

I called the dealer and I am on target for May 2022 delivery. He did not mention anything about additional costs.

I believe it depends on how you’re using the boat and where. I do fish some bass tournaments and I am on the trolling motor almost the whole time during the tournament. The extra battery in the 36-volt TM will give me more run time and that’s why I went that way. I also get a little more power but that’s not the game changer for me. I did give this a lot of thought as the 112 lbs TM is more expensive as a product plus having the cost of the extra battery. But I ran dry several times when tournament fishing with 24-volt – this never happened with 36-volt.

crappie55369 wrote:

For those that say a 36V system is a better way to go over 24V why do you say that?

Congratulations!

Thanks all for the advice! Sorry, but the 122-lb thrust was a typo – I meant to say 112. I did order a 112-lb thrust Terrova which is the 36-volt and I got the 60” shaft. All things considered, it will take up less space than an Ultrex, it’s lighter than the Ultrex and the Ultrex may have been a bit overkill for the boat. I did see some comments where 80-lb thrust should be enough for an 1875 Impact XS. I agree with that, however, I went with the 112 for the bass tournaments that I will fish, maybe 5 a year, where I am on the trolling motor all day. That is why I went with the extra battery and larger TM. I owned a G3 185FS a number of years ago and I had an 80-lbs thrust trolling motor w/ 24-volt and lost juice after 6 hours on the trolling motor – this happened in more than one tournament. I remember my Co-Angler flipping out with 2 hours to go and no TM. Now, I just need to get used to the foot pedal on the Terrova and I’m committed to doing that. Lastly, this is a great forum – can’t thank you guys enough for your help and advice!

Ok – thanks all for your input. Last question – for MK trolling motor, I was thinking of going with the Ultrex 112 lbs thrust I-Pilot. I do plan to do a couple of Bass tournaments each year and will be heavy on the trolling motor. Any issues you see with an Ultrex of that size on a Lund 1875 Impact XS? They just seem like a real stable trolling motor, especially when bass fishing.

I’m hoping that with a 36v trolling motor set up with (3) batteries and a group 31 cranking battery, I’ll not only have enough power to get around but also the added weight of the batteries may help stabilize the ride during windy days. Also, I saw the post where the Helix 12 may be a little too big for the dash – is a 9 on the console and a 9 on the bow sufficient? The dealer also recommended the plastic bunk upgrade over carpet to help get the boat on/off the trailer easier.

Regarding the trolling motor setup, is a 112 lbs thrust necessary or is an 80 lbs thrust sufficient for a 1875 Impact XS. We really want an iPilot and the 112 requires a 36v setup. If I go w/ 80, do I go with one 24v lithium battery, 2 high-powered group 27 batteries or 2 group 31 batteries? Just want to make sure there’s enough reserve and not run out of juice in 6 hours. Thanks!

Well, I met with a dealer this morning and we specked everything out. For trolling motor, looking at MK 112 lbs thrust I-Pilot with (3) 27 batteries and a group 31 cranking battery. Also, Helix 9 on the bow and a Helix si 10 on the console. This is a guy who only used Lowrance in the past so I will have a learning curve. Sounds like these boats are a good 6 – 8 months out from order tn receiving. Hope you got out in your new boat and it’s treating you well!

Arctic white and black? That’s the same color combo we like with the Merc 150 Pro XS. Good luck with your new rig – looks awesome!

I’m interested to know how you store your fishing tackle? Do you use the console drawers or some other means?

Thank you for your feedback – much appreciated.

Yes – 150hp is ma. For an 1875 Impact XS. I love a 36v trolling motor set up but I don’t know if Lund has room for the extra battery as well as a 31 crank.

Yes – 6 people would be for cruising not fishing – I wouldn’t have the patience for that!

I am aware of the Pro-V and aside from cost, it has lower sides which is a concern – more like a bass boat whereas the Impact XS sides are somewhere in between the Pro-V and Tyee. When it’s rough with white caps, I don’t go out unless the weather changes during a tournament and I would fish maybe 5 tournaments a year.

I do not want a kicker – I’m pretty much a smallmouth/pike guy and do not plan to troll. Do you know if the Impact XS allows for a 36v trolling motor battery set up? I’m hearing that 70 lbs thrust should be okay as the boat is not real heavy.

Thanks for the reply!

Thank you for your reply. I did not mention the jump seats but yes, we are including them as an option as well along with the bow cushions when we’re just cruising. Also, I have a bass boat right now that I’m planning to sell to get the Lund due to our situation changing – less tournaments, nearing retirement, taking other folks along, etc. on my bass boat, I upgraded to a 31 cranking battery As the 27 was dying on the water with all the electronics. Is a 27 plenty for the Lund considering running the electronics off the cranking battery – fish finders, live wells, etc? You also mentioned that I may want to consider going up a level on the trolling motor – I have a 36v set up on my bass boat now – is this possible on the Impact XS?