2016 Lund 1650 Rebel XS Sport

Seeing the previous email on small 16' boats, I thought I'd share a bit of info as I've I picked up my 2016 Lund 1650 Rebel XS Sport (w/ 90hp Mercury). Hopefully it helps others with their planning,

1. The Helix 10 fishfinder fits on the console with a RAM Mount. I cannot imagine getting a larger unit as this one just grazes the windshield,
2. The Shoreland'r trailer comes with a swing-tongue. Apparently, you can further modify the trailer to shorten the overall package length by at least 6" (maybe more) as there is some adjustability. It would be done at your dealer,
3. A MinnKota Terrova 24V 80lbs trolling motor fits fine on the bow,
4. The boarding ladder is on the port (left) side. Factor this in if you want a Talon anchor, etc. I did not buy one, but I think you'd need the jack plate bracket instead of mounting it directly to the transom,
5. I jam it into my Garage using a TrailerValet instead of backing it up with my truck. Once I get it through the door, I put positioning jacks under the tires and then swing the boat on a diagonal. I have no clearance issues, but it just squeaks by the door. Make sure to measure your height and ceiling obstructions.
6. Not sure what to do in regards to a transom saver... Something like a MotorMate will not work on the new Mercury outboards. Shoreland'r seems to make one, but this seems like a pain. I'll just use a block of wood for now.

I haven't taken it out yet. Should do so within the next two weekends for the break-in.

Jealous. Sounds like a great boat. Enjoy.

Where did you get it from?

I bought it at the Boat Show from Discount RV & Marine. I would consider them 'local' for me.

That`s a nice boat, congrats. Post some photos, I`m sure we would all love to see it.
My Impact came with the transom saver provided by the dealer. I was not expecting it so it was a great surprise. I`m not sure what kind it is but I`ve seen them off the shelf at Bass Pro. It attaches on top of the rear crossbar on the trailer with a snapper pin and is adjustable. Works good although I do have to remove it to get the boat in the garage.
Enjoy it as it will give you years of good fishing!

were you able to get the trailer valet local?? i've got a pretty whacked driveway so i'd love to get something.

thanx!!

Also...wondering if you've looked into rod holders at all? I pick my new ride thos weekend but am not finding much "reasonable" for working with the sporttrak.

No-one local sells the TrailerValet. I bought it off an import car parts guy 'XTreme Vision Imports' out of Quebec that distributes. There is another out of BC according to the USA website.

For the rod holders, I got two with the boat from the dealer... Nothing elaborate. Cisco Mounts looks to have some good bases for Lund.

(Haven't got the boat out yet due to family functions, building a fence, etc... I'm dying to get out).

Thanx tons for the info Part9, i'll def check out the quebec route :)

I've seen the cisco lineup, looks pretty slick. Dunno about the price tho lol. The potential for a lot of stress over such a small area does make me a little nervous. Gonna look into making something custom i think as i do want to run one or two riggers as well.

Thanx again

Check your slope of driveway first... Mine is about 5% and it works. More than that and I would worry as the tire wants to slip then...

I'm going to try and use my old Scotty rod holders with clamping mount. They worked great on my canoe and any tin boat I that I rented in the past.

Part9, thank you for posting as I was the one asking about smaller 16' boats to go in the garage. Congrats on the purchase, that model was definitely on my watch list. How did you make sure it would fit in your garage before purchase? Did you just count on your measurements? Do you remember the dimensions of your garage? (single? double?) Did you measure the package length/width yourself?

Part9.
Ive ordered a few sets of the traxstech (sp) mounts. If you're interested i'll let you know how they work out. $60 a pair out of Quebec, so about 1/2 the price of the cisco mounts.

Hi Kmax,

I measured my garage a million times and measured again at the boat show using my Hilti PD32 laser and a tape just in case... I thought it through ,over and over - visualizing how I was going to make it work... I panicked and couldn't sleep. When I got it, it worked perfect.

I have a double-car garage which is 21'-0" wide by 19'-4" deep. I have two-single doors. Angling it using the positioning jacks gave me lots of room. The swing tongue makes it even easier.

Lund's measurements seem accurate to me. Be mindful they use the smaller motor size.

A Lund 1600/1625 Rebel or Crestliner 1600 Vision were good packages too. Especially if you're only fishing.

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Part9.
Ive ordered a few sets of the traxstech (sp) mounts. If you're interested i'll let you know how they work out. $60 a pair out of Quebec, so about 1/2 the price of the cisco mounts.

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I do want to here about those mounts. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Part9

Hi Kmax,

I measured my garage a million times and measured again at the boat show using my Hilti PD32 laser and a tape just in case... I thought it through ,over and over - visualizing how I was going to make it work... I panicked and couldn't sleep. When I got it, it worked perfect.

I have a double-car garage which is 21'-0" wide by 19'-4" deep. I have two-single doors. Angling it using the positioning jacks gave me lots of room. The swing tongue makes it even easier.

Lund's measurements seem accurate to me. Be mindful they use the smaller motor size.

A Lund 1600/1625 Rebel or Crestliner 1600 Vision were good packages too. Especially if you're only fishing.

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Thanks for sharing your experience. Unfortunately no Lund 1600 with a full windshield, and thr 1625 rides on the same trailer as the 1650, so it's 90" wide as well.

Crestliner vision 1600 is definitely on my list and the Princecraft Holiday DLX, very comparable

The Crestliner Vision is supposed to be 'modular'. When we spoke to the guy at the Boat Show, he seemed to say that we could option up for full windshield, ski package, etc. etc. and even do it after the fact. The aim was to get new boaters buying Crestliner. It was my #3 choice and probably #1 on the value meter for fishing.

Lund, Crestliner and Princecraft (and then the next tiers down) are all the same company. You can't go wrong really with those three. Alumacraft seemed decent, but the guy was such an my wife wanted away from him immediately (and she likes everyone).

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Originally Posted by Whiplash

Also...wondering if you've looked into rod holders at all? I pick my new ride thos weekend but am not finding much "reasonable" for working with the sporttrak.

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Hey Whiplash, I've got a 2013 1650 Lund Rebel XLSS. I attached a 3 foot Cannon Track to 2 of the Sporttrac brackets and it seems to work well. I'm usually running a braid and wire dipsey on each side on the cannon track.
Fishmore

Thanx Fishmore :). I've ordered 6 sets of the transtech for the halibut (hell of it) so i'll find out shortly how they hold up. Thanks tho for letting me know about the lund ones!! :).

Took the boat out on Lake Ontario running it for a few hours. No issues at all with the boat. 2016 90hp Mercury is pretty damn quiet as far as I'm concerned - except when wide open. I loved the full windshield. 35mph was easy to hit. I hit 40mph once...

To me, the 90hp is the only motor to get. I would have been sad with only 60hp.

Glad all went well on your maiden voyage Part9 :). I had mine out finally last Saturday as well, much smaller lake tho lol.

The traxtech def do the job, but running a 36" and 24" where i am they mess with using the rear cleats. Easy to put on, easier to remove (to allow usage of the travel cover). If you're ever local to Smithville fire me a pm and come have a look if you like.

Again, happy all went well for ya!!

Price????