Good video. I have a 1650 Rebel XS Sport (similar to yours) with a 90hp. It is a great boat for inland Ontario waters including the East side of Georgian Bay (Moon River, Parry Sound area, etc.). It does get harsh on windy days on the big lakes like Couchiching and the Kawarthas... A flat Lake Ontario was so much fun (72 km/h, empty with two guys), but a windy Lake Erie forced me back. The boat has its +/-. It gets to tight smaller spots and fits in my typical residential garage.
I’m thinking about buying the same boat and live in the area(Southern Maryland). I figured I would mostly stay in the rivers but go out in the bay when it’s calm. Are you still happy with your purchase of this boat???
Yes I am! Sometimes I do want a bigger boat, but being able to put it away in my garage is key for me (that has saved a lot of nature/weather damage over the last several years). It's definitely not the best boat for the bay, but on calmer days you can definitely get out there. I've taken my boat to the Inner Harbor, St. Michaels, Hart Miller Island etc. I sometimes fantasize about seeing if I can make it out to Smith Island (edited: from Point Lookout, of course)
I just got a 14.5 ft vhaul aluminum boat and I was wondering about taking it out on the northern part of the bay. I’ve had in some really rough chop in the Susquehanna river but I’m not sure how it would do in the bay.
Hey I got my Rebel now and after I get off the water I notice a little bit of water builds up in the portside rod locker. Have you experienced the same?
Hmm... no I don't recall ever seeing water in either of the rod lockers. I do recall seeing someone else online at mentioned that before though... www.in-depthoutdoors.com/community/forums/topic/new-2020-lund-1650-rebel-xl-sport-water-accumulating-in-portside-rod-locker/ I'll have to double check next time I go out since that seems to be 2 cases. (Not sure when that will be now that weather has really turned here.) Really hope it's nothing major for you! I have definitely taken some pretty big splashes so it's possible I didn't notice since lots of things have gotten wet on some of my trips.
Hey I myself just purchased a 1650 rebel XL SS and got a 75hp on it. What max speed do you get on the 90hp? Seems like handles the chop pretty well. gets me pumped! Nice video
Congrats on the new boat! Glad you liked the video. I took it out today on the Potomac River and had super calm flat water... so i did some speed runs! I was able to max it out at 43.8mph (according to GPS). I normally cruise around 33mph so I don't run out of fuel too quickly! (Depends on how rough the water is too.) I might post some video from today in the next few days. Enjoy your new boat. Super happy with my 1650 Rebel.
@@drachenz Thanks for the reply I also had another question. Do you know what your idle speed is? Reason for the question is because I do a lot of trolling and getting down slow enough would be nice!
My boat came with the rear flip up jump seats. In this video they're flipped down which exposes a seat post for fishing, access to the rear battery compartment and some storage. Flipped up there are 2 more seats for passengers. I'm not sure if it can be added after or not.
Trimming up is not really a thing to do in Lund, they are deep V and not speed boats, keeping your bow down might drag but it's safer. It's funny to watch people trim up so much thinking there is no end to gains. Taking your bow out of the water in bigger waves can lead to some serious jack knifing back and force. I done it in a 16' Lund on lake of the woods when wind came up suddenly. Steering wanted to tear my arm off ramming the bow into a wave. Lost my cool, stupid, went fast nearly lost control.
@@heatmoon trimming up for some better speed, efficiency and a potentially smoother ride isn’t an issue in my Lund, an 18’ Impact XS. Nor in my friends 16’ Rebel, or my other friends 17’ Impact. Or in any previous deep hull aluminum in my past. If you look carefully at the time frame I quoted ( 8:36 ) the water was flat and smooth. At no point was I advocating max trim up in big waves.
Yes, there is no 17.5’ aluminum boat on the market that does really well in rough water. 18.5’ is the size, and Lund’s IPS2 hull is a game changer in rough water.
My 1775 Impact XS handles rough chop surprisingly well (Georgian Bay in Ontario). It’s 17’10” long and ~96” beam. The 18’ Impact is maybe 10-12” longer, similar beam. I suspect the difference would barely be noticeable.
i do some of my boating on Lake Ontario, I have 1175 adventure, so far so good but but it can get harsh and wet if you dont adjust your speed or course.
@@robertduklus6555 Nice boat! Yeah you're completely right, you have to adjust to the conditions. We have definitely gotten rocked pretty hard at times.
Good video. I have a 1650 Rebel XS Sport (similar to yours) with a 90hp. It is a great boat for inland Ontario waters including the East side of Georgian Bay (Moon River, Parry Sound area, etc.). It does get harsh on windy days on the big lakes like Couchiching and the Kawarthas... A flat Lake Ontario was so much fun (72 km/h, empty with two guys), but a windy Lake Erie forced me back. The boat has its +/-. It gets to tight smaller spots and fits in my typical residential garage.
Any problems with corrosion, rust or any other things associated with being in salt water? Been a little nervous about that.
I’m thinking is good weather because not too windy the problem is went have 6MH.and up
I’m thinking about buying the same boat and live in the area(Southern Maryland). I figured I would mostly stay in the rivers but go out in the bay when it’s calm. Are you still happy with your purchase of this boat???
Yes I am! Sometimes I do want a bigger boat, but being able to put it away in my garage is key for me (that has saved a lot of nature/weather damage over the last several years). It's definitely not the best boat for the bay, but on calmer days you can definitely get out there. I've taken my boat to the Inner Harbor, St. Michaels, Hart Miller Island etc. I sometimes fantasize about seeing if I can make it out to Smith Island (edited: from Point Lookout, of course)
I just got a 14.5 ft vhaul aluminum boat and I was wondering about taking it out on the northern part of the bay. I’ve had in some really rough chop in the Susquehanna river but I’m not sure how it would do in the bay.
The bay is definitely challenging for these smaller boats even on a good day
Hey I got my Rebel now and after I get off the water I notice a little bit of water builds up in the portside rod locker. Have you experienced the same?
Hmm... no I don't recall ever seeing water in either of the rod lockers. I do recall seeing someone else online at mentioned that before though... www.in-depthoutdoors.com/community/forums/topic/new-2020-lund-1650-rebel-xl-sport-water-accumulating-in-portside-rod-locker/ I'll have to double check next time I go out since that seems to be 2 cases. (Not sure when that will be now that weather has really turned here.) Really hope it's nothing major for you! I have definitely taken some pretty big splashes so it's possible I didn't notice since lots of things have gotten wet on some of my trips.
Hey I myself just purchased a 1650 rebel XL SS and got a 75hp on it. What max speed do you get on the 90hp? Seems like handles the chop pretty well. gets me pumped! Nice video
Congrats on the new boat! Glad you liked the video. I took it out today on the Potomac River and had super calm flat water... so i did some speed runs! I was able to max it out at 43.8mph (according to GPS). I normally cruise around 33mph so I don't run out of fuel too quickly! (Depends on how rough the water is too.) I might post some video from today in the next few days. Enjoy your new boat. Super happy with my 1650 Rebel.
@@drachenz Thanks for the reply I also had another question. Do you know what your idle speed is? Reason for the question is because I do a lot of trolling and getting down slow enough would be nice!
@@JoeShowFishing at idle its usually speed of wind or the current
Hi how long shaft has trolling motor? Thx.
Where did you get the seat adapter for the rear seating?
My boat came with the rear flip up jump seats. In this video they're flipped down which exposes a seat post for fishing, access to the rear battery compartment and some storage. Flipped up there are 2 more seats for passengers. I'm not sure if it can be added after or not.
small water
8:36 Trim up for less drag, more efficiency 😉
Trimming up is not really a thing to do in Lund, they are deep V and not speed boats, keeping your bow down might drag but it's safer. It's funny to watch people trim up so much thinking there is no end to gains. Taking your bow out of the water in bigger waves can lead to some serious jack knifing back and force. I done it in a 16' Lund on lake of the woods when wind came up suddenly. Steering wanted to tear my arm off ramming the bow into a wave. Lost my cool, stupid, went fast nearly lost control.
@@heatmoon trimming up for some better speed, efficiency and a potentially smoother ride isn’t an issue in my Lund, an 18’ Impact XS. Nor in my friends 16’ Rebel, or my other friends 17’ Impact. Or in any previous deep hull aluminum in my past.
If you look carefully at the time frame I quoted ( 8:36 ) the water was flat and smooth. At no point was I advocating max trim up in big waves.
Is there a lot of difference in ride on rough chop with a 1750 impact or even a 1850 impact ?
Yes, there is no 17.5’ aluminum boat on the market that does really well in rough water. 18.5’ is the size, and Lund’s IPS2 hull is a game changer in rough water.
My 1775 Impact XS handles rough chop surprisingly well (Georgian Bay in Ontario). It’s 17’10” long and ~96” beam. The 18’ Impact is maybe 10-12” longer, similar beam. I suspect the difference would barely be noticeable.
big water lol 😂
It's a Lund. Minnesotans know how to build boats.
these boats are not fun in the choppy waters. see the white caps, slow down or you get your fillings lose, maybe rivets too
Oh yea you definitely can't go too fast in the chop or over boat wakes or you'll break your back... :)
i do some of my boating on Lake Ontario, I have 1175 adventure, so far so good but but it can get harsh and wet if you dont adjust your speed or course.
@@robertduklus6555 Nice boat! Yeah you're completely right, you have to adjust to the conditions. We have definitely gotten rocked pretty hard at times.
WTF was that video all about ?