Aluminum Tiller Fishing Boat Walk-Through | 1650 Lund Rebel

Wired2fish’s McKeon Roberts loves fishing small and inaccessible waters from the shore or out of his kayak but recently purchased a boat to expand his fishing to new waters and different bites. After a year of fishing out of the setup, he provides a thorough and experienced-based walk-through review, covering down on the boat and key accessories and why he chose each product. *Full product listing below.

Affordability, small waters accessibility, and sized to fit into his garage directed Roberts toward a 16-foot aluminum fishing boat. While the featured 1650 Lund Angler comes in a single (SS) and full windshield (Sport) model, Roberts chose a tiller for maximum boat control and usable floor and storage space. Despite its modest size, the v-hull design mated with a 60hp FourStroke engine makes the boat plenty capable of running bigger waters.

Roberts put much of his budget toward boat control equipment and fish finders. He discusses how he uses transom and bow-mount trolling motors and his single shallow water anchor. Three Humminbird HELIX fish finders (networked) provide sonar and mapping capabilities typically found in bigger boats, making this setup an understated fish-catching machine.

With all these accessories comes the need for power. Roberts upgraded the boat to a 24v trolling motor configuration, which requires two 12-volt batteries rigged in parallel. He chose lithium-ion batteries for the space and weight savings; significantly less weight equates to more hull lift and better boat performance. A single group 27 lead-acid battery powers the rest.

Lastly, Roberts discusses some optimization accessories. A T-H Marine KVD Kong Electronics Mount provides a solid and rigid solution for the sizeable bow fish finder with the flexibility to raise it for enhanced visibility. And he upgraded his stock 3-blade aluminum prop to a 4-blade stainless steel model for faster hole shots, better bow lift, and overall boat control.

BOAT AND MOTOR

BOAT CONTROL (TROLLING MOTORS AND SHALLOW WATER ANCHOR)

FISH FINDERS

BATTERIES AND CHARGER

OTHER GEAR

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[FishingThePNW]

Now we need more videos of Keys just smashing fish from this boat!

[schlueter]

I have a 1993 Lund Pro V 1660 tiller. I dont have a trolling motor on the rear yet but I installed the new Ghost trolling motor at the bow.
I run my boat on big water like Mille Lacs and also smaller bodies. The deep V keeps me dry. The small lakes that I like don't allow gas engines. The Ghost pushes me 5 mph when needed. I installed a recessed pan for the foot pedal which I recommend. The pan incorporates a cup holder and 3 slots for tools like pliers, forceps, and scissors. I run the ghost on 36v. I installed 3 AGM's and a 4 bank charger in the front storage compartments. I use a Lowrance at the bow and rear console because I like to touch a spot on the map screen and command the trolling motor to that spot with a simple touch. I'm installing the Active Target transducer before opener. I also like the Mega imaging of the Helix so I have an SI unit next to my lowrance at my rear console. I do all of my mapping with Navionics on my phone. Because I have 3 mapping systems I was able to compare. I use smartstrike on my bird to find new spots. I use the map on my lowrance to tell my trolling motor where to go. But I use the Navionics for all navigating on the water. This way I'm not wasting valuable screen space and I can keep SI and Active Images full screen.

[citydogpack]

Man I wish I had that boat. Congrats! Can’t wait to watch your videos from that boat

[douglasspickler]

You have yourself a very nice boat. You should be very proud of your purchase. You have done a excellent job on how you set the boat up and the accessories you have on it. A perfect fishing machine. Good fishing to all. Take care.

[TeamJesusOutdoors]

Nothing beats a tiller for the ultimate in versatility! I run a pair of Crestliners, both are tillers, an 1850 Pro Tiller and a 14 Kodiak

[Zach-KFC]

Great video. Currently saving to transition from kayak to boat. The 16' tiller looks like a great option. I would like all the deck space the tiller offers.

[benczarnecki]

Love the boat congratulations on a great purchase! I have an alumacraft escape 165 tiller that’s very similar to this and it is incredible! I can fish so many small lakes you could not get a bigger boat on to and the fish ability is still amazing, good luck this season 🎣

[irod]

Awesome 👏 I plan on picking one up thanks waiting on the kayak content to drop

[LowBrowFishing]

I really like that boat. Sometimes you just gotta do you. It doesn't have to be the highest end water Ferrari, it just has to work for what you need it to do. Some people might call your boat 'unconventional', I would call it 'user friendly'. Shoot, my boat is a restored 1997 Bass Buggy pontoon with a few extras added in and she's exactly what I need.

[wiscowalleye]

Love that little boat. I miss my little 15ft tiller.

[hammer]

Looks like one sweet ride... tight lines.

[batgele]

great video walk through, thanks for sharing. one note on the charger- from what i know about the 345pc line - they are not optimized for lithium batteries which require higher charging voltage and have different top and disconnect voltage. This charger will charge a lithium battery but it will not charge completely because it’s designed for agm/lead acid batteries which max out at a lower voltage when fully charged.

[TooLucky]

Sweet setup man!.... but I think you went over the top with the cup holder! 😉

[tomstarcevich]

nice boat can't go wrong with a lund I've had my 1700 lund fisherman for 27 yrs still looks brand new and fishes great 🐟👍 the only thing I do is upgrade my electronics and trolling motor

[andrewphoa]

"Little Garage"?... would like to see your idea of a big garage! Very nice boat!

[kenbrown]

Nice Lund and one of the very best product videos I've seen on this model. Looking forward to some fishing vids out of this craft. Good Luck!

[vitonaidicius]

Nice setup ! Looking to go with a 60 hp tiller setup on my boat and was wondering when running at 3/4 throttle

[lightningmusky]

Good boat for high gas prices! I have 1675 Alumacraft dominator and it’s perfect for what I do.

[ryandrew]

Love the setup! How many rods can you fit into the rod lockers?

[scottstalker]

I read in the comments that your boat's electronics were professionally installed. Do you happen to know the brand and model of the console in the stern that houses the electronics?