Lund 2025 Impact XS walkthrough (lithium battery upgrade)

[@TheSaneRider]

Hands down the best review on these I’ve seen. So many videos on here just spout out boat specs and a sales pitch without real world experience. Us real people wanna know about the junk drawers and how this thing really gets used! Appreciate all the info!

[@jessewahlin3603]

I work for Lund. Just ordered my 2025 Impact. I have had the opportunity to fish all of the Lund boats. Impact is the most universal for sure! Beautiful boat

[@TargetWalleye]

That's awesome! For sure, it's such a great all-around boat!! And doesn't lose any of the "fishy-ness" despite being a great family rig, too. Thanks for watching!

[@vincentmonroe9271]

​@@TargetWalleye😊

[@donaldjdickinson]

Fantastic walk-through. Better than most others because you break down the electronics, various tips/tricks, the "why" of everything, etc. Doesn't come off as a sales speech but gives everyone all the info they would need to buy and equip a boat. Your enthusiasm, humbleness, etc adds greatly to the video. Good job!

[@TargetWalleye]

Thank you!!! It's a loooong video, but there's still a million things I wasn't able to mention or go over. I figured I'd just do my best to keep an eye on the comments and answer specific questions directly. It's just impossible to cover it all! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment and I'm pumped to hear that you're enjoying the videos! The next one will have a lot of walleyes coming topside....

[@BumpNrun69]

5:03 ... YES!...YES!! and Y-E-S!!!!... You don't know how long, and how many videos I have watched recently to find out that info of, the actual height of these boats while on the trailer. Being Lund specs them out at 7 feet. I have the same exact situation as you do. I have a 4 panel garage door and the header of the door frame at the lowest point is 81-1/2 inches. I actually visited a Lund dealer and had them lower the tongue to the lowest point on an 1875 Fisherman and was able to get the wind shield under the dimensions of my door restriction by 3/4". Although after watching your video I forgot about the engine cover. Assuming it would have fit regardless. I'll have to double-check that; before pulling the trigger on a purchase. I'm currently in the hunt for the 1875 in either the Impact, Crossover, or Fisherman and still can't decide. They all have certain qualities that fit me. - The Fisherman being deeper inside, like the area by the live well where you can lean/plop against while trolling, being it's a little tall. Plus they have the rubber gasket around the floor cutouts for waterproof of items in floor compartments. - With the Crossover & Impact, it's a flip of the coin. Both offer the ski/Tube pole option. Like the wide gunnel on the X-over. But with the narrower gunnel on the Impact that they used that ended up freeing up space to put that bench all around. Where you mentioned the comfort of sitting on it or quickly strapping your pole to move to the next fishing spot. One important thing I'm stunned to learned from your video is - I'm shocked that the onboard electrical charging system (alternator) does not have the ability (connections) to charge the trolling batteries when the engine's running? Learned a lot from the 35 minutes and yes if you made a "6 hour video" I would have stayed for that too. Good Luck 💯

[@ramtough4384]

Great video bro. I've been eyeing the Impacts. I love how you explained your equipment and how you came to outfit your boat. Keep a line wet, and thanks for the awesome video.

[@timkrouly6560]

I see You’re a regular fishing guy with a good disposition! Keep up the great work.

[@randymiller5008]

Definitely need the side curtains for the Top 🤙🎣

[@Moondog9322]

Awesome, awesome! I really enjoyed that! I have a Polar Kraft Frontier WT, which is very similar to the Impact in lots of ways, but wow, the storage on the Impact is crazy! Let's face it , though, any time Mayci (sp?) is in one of your videos, she's the shining star of the show. :)

[@c.shoefish]

Badass boat man. Bass boats are cool but I'm in the same situation, I need versatility and a family friendly rig. I'm running around in an older 16' tiller smoker craft right now, it's great for what it is...but I need to upgrade. Cool video bro.

[@seanpowell9750]

Best walkthrough I've seen, thank you for the honest content.. I'm looking for a boat to bring my 8yr old twin girls and you helped a great deal with my anxiety,

[@shawneisenberg2311]

Thanks for the great walk through, I think the way you’ve setup your boat is perfect!

[@brett_Thorpe]

What a great video. I have a 2023 1875 Impact XS. Love it and yes it a awesome fishing rig. Thanks for sharing.

[@roberthance1187]

LOL, I love the $15 rod holders sitting on $80 mounting brackets. Not knocking on you, I'm ordering the same cisco brackets for my cheap holders 😀

[@jmccomas2010]

That 0.25" of garage clearance still makes me nervous! Way better than snapping on a cover every night!

[@TargetWalleye]

Sketch McGretch 😬 speaking of which I owe you another steak for being a "spotter" lol!

[@kathyg4906]

Great walk through. I just picked up the 1775 Impact XS couple of weeks ago. I enjoyed hearing where you put stuff. My drawers fit 3600s and need to figure out where my 3700s go. I keep travel cover in big front compartment. Thanks!

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

very sexy boat and you have it rigged up nicely!! Very jealous, but congratz on the rig!!!

[@Kanthony135]

Great video, very thorough thanks for taking the time. Subscribed.

[@JoelMuscatello]

Just waiting for you to get your new boat and drop this old, crappy one at my house!

[@joemartin6439]

I have for years a Lund DXL 30hp 2 stroke 2005 electric. MinnKota Power V2 Pro Nav Angle GPS, 2 older Gramin fish finders in the Kawartha lakes

[@ItsChoeTime]

Solid ViJ

[@chrisgaudino7350]

That little red screw on the President XT's just fell out of my reel the other day too lol. Who knows where it went.

[@TargetWalleye]

LOL that was literally my only complaint about that reel at that price point. 😅

[@karenwatson3352]

This is a great video!! I too went with the Fin Gear Pole after discussing with you. Thanks for your input on that. When we were chatting you had the mount up front and now you've switched it to the back. Curious as to why? What do you have mounted to your port side console to hold the swim baits. Ive been looking to do the same. Keep up the great work at TW. Thanks, Tim

[@blueheronlaketours4171]

I have been guiding out of this boat since 2017. You highlighted everything nicely. I took a few pointers. What's with the clamp on the windshield? Do you have a snap/button to hold it open so it doesn't blow shut and possibly smash?

[@jtn-minn8105]

Nice boat, nice sweaty walk through...lol Ditch the Jonny Cash man in black look... White cotton loose fitting button shirt, a light colored wide brim bucket hat and shave off the Grizzly Adams beard for summer ;) will drop you you a good 20 degrees lol...Keep up the good work enjoy the weekly target walleye, and the rest of your content!

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

Actually, he just needs to grow the beard on down to his chest! It will actually keep him cooler and protect his skin from the UV rays! A big brimmed hat would definitely help, though!

[@brett_Thorpe]

Great review. Do you use a lithium battery as your cranking battery as well? Also will your main motor put a charge to the lithium when running to spot to spot? Cheers

[@susanw6213]

Liked the walk through, thanks. Im trying to decide between 1875 impact full windshield vs 1 on driver side. I want the feel of bass boat with an open area. Why did u chose the full windshield?

[@clintbresee7930]

What are the bumpers you use? I have an 1875 impact xs and have been looking for those bumpers but have been unable to find them. Your 2025 has a few features mine doesn’t but this is the best boat! I love it!

[@caseyjohnson8427]

Awesome boat! We have the 1875 impact and love it. Where did you find the fenders that hang over the edge and lock into the sport track?

[@dalejorgensen2810]

excellent, excellent video, thank you! I have the 1875 Impact XS. I had the starting battery replaced by a guy at a marina, and since then the battery drains down completely, while the boat is on the. trailer. Can you please post or send me a picture of the "starting battery wiring.

[@TargetWalleye]

Assuming the battery is good, it sounds like you need to install a "battery disconnect switch" (basically a master power switch) to isolate the battery from the rest of the electrical system and prevent it from being drained by small things such as a radio, pumps, lights, etc. My accessory battery was being drained (I believe by my LiveScope's "black box") until I did the same. Turning that switch to ‘off’ would essentially be the same as removing every connection from the battery terminals, but obviously much more convenient at the end of the day lol.

[@screwydrewy7027]

Is this a 36v or 24v trolling motor just curious on your run time I have a 24 and it’s kinda not enough for my 1775

[@danestrada2522]

Did you change your cranking battery to lithium as well, add a rectifier or whatever from alternator or did you stick with a lead acid. Also if you stuck with lead acid are you using your minn kota precision to charge both your electronics and cranking?

[@scottrouwhorst881]

Nice

[@jordananderson4869]

Do you have a link for the bumpers you use? Those are slick! I never use my traditional bumpers on my boat because they don’t sit right.

[@dlabrech]

+1 for the bumper link!

[@apexsrv]

Can you share what length Fin Gear pole you are using in that location of your boat?

[@patrickethier6190]

Definitely that makes no sense why you are not getting more time out of those AGMs... Anyway lithium's are nice.

[@TargetWalleye]

I can't figure it out. I've needed to get new batteries every 1.5 seasons for like 6-8 years now. My rig gets a ton of use and I'm hard on stuff, but I always took every step to try to properly maintain them to last. Oh well, finally went lithium for everything but my cranking battery and no looking back! I've used the same Amped Outdoors lithiums in my ice fishing units for years now with zero issues, so they earned my trust for investing in the boat battery purchase. It has been a dream come true this year so far. Thanks again for watching, Patrick!

[@patrickethier6190]

@@TargetWalleye thanks for getting back.. you do a good job getting information out.

[@TargetWalleye]

@@patrickethier6190 thank YOU! I try my best 😅. Hope you're having a great summer!

[@NickLindner]

"You kind of screw over your fishing partner who's in the back, because you're constantly pointing the boat towards where you want to cast." 🙄

[@TargetWalleye]

Get the net

[@bps9651]

Beautiful boat but it needs a 250 like the competitor

[@tward7397]

Question: what front butt seat and pedestal do you recommend for your Lund, Thanks!

[@michaelcollins487]

How do you troll cranks if you aren't using your big motor? Can you go fast enough with just your bow mount?

[@bradyburgess1200]

We need to know what brand and where to buy those sport trak bumpers

[@TargetWalleye]

The little attachment dealio is actually made by Lund and called the "Lund Fender Hanger." It can work with most any bumper. And then the actual bumper is called the "Hull Hugr." Really like them being flat because I've had round ones sort of roll out of position on me, and of course the flat ones stow SO much easier in compartments when not in use.

[@gregkuhn7123]

I didn't know the 2025s were out already???

[@TargetWalleye]

That's the model (based on length), not the year 👍

[@sportsmanskansascity]

Year 2025 Impacts will be rolling out July

[@christopherkneiser8603]

What length fin gear pole do you have?

[@TargetWalleye]

I have the 4' model. At the time it was the only option they had, but it works great! Plenty long for my specific boat...even if you want to look under the boat across to the opposite side.

[@AngryManSki]

Is “Nappy” the new “ghetto”?

[@nightknightlegion1273]

How do you justify lithium vs agm and other batteries? Youll have to sacrifice weight and speed yeah?

[@pain_weaver]

Less weight =better speed. Lithium batteries weigh 1/3 of lead acid. So saves weight more speed.

[@nightknightlegion1273]

@painweaver9360 I think weight distribution and placement of batteries for one angler and someone who has a family outing will play a factor as well. I typically will have the fam sit at the bow to balance, this helps me get in plain faster bc my lithium batteries are too light at the front to get my motor catch enough depth even at its maxed trim.

[@pain_weaver]

@@nightknightlegion1273 get a hydrofoil. Problem solved. I too have a light bow with my tiller boat. The hydrofoil made a huge difference.

[@WallyHunter1875]

Give me a tiller over that thing any day

[@TargetWalleye]

LOL! I mean I get it. I ran an 1825 Pro Guide tiller for a number of years (loved it!) and the boat control of a tiller is unmatched when trying to stay on the specifics. And the completely open layout is a dream. But all rigs have pros and cons. It's nice not having to wear rain gear when it's sunny and 98 degrees...same for when it's 18 degrees in November or March. In a dream world I'd own 3 boats: A tiller, a deep-v windshield, and a bass boat. But until I win the lottery this baby is my do-it all 😅. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewduncan2070]

Get a sunscreen stick and you don’t have to spray that junk on your face. Best thing wife bought me. Also want a 33 inch walleye come up to bay of quinte in the fall.

[@deltapromasterlauj4848]

get urself a Pacific Northwest boat like a Northriver, Hewescraft, Duckworth, etc….yall midwest folks getting robbed with those outrageous garbage Lund boat prices

[@kellylambert4527]

Oh I live in the Pacific Northwest and I own a Lund for lake fishing so fuck off and eat Crow your welds on a duckworth look like a five year old did them .

[@c.shoefish]

Badass boat man. Bass boats are cool but I'm in the same situation, I need versatility and a family friendly rig. I'm running around in an older 16' tiller smoker craft right now, it's great for what it is...but I need to upgrade. Cool video bro.

[@c.shoefish]

Badass boat man. Bass boats are cool but I'm in the same situation, I need versatility and a family friendly rig. I'm running around in an older 16' tiller smoker craft right now, it's great for what it is...but I need to upgrade. Cool video bro.