2018 Lund Pro-V 1875 — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $30,000–$46,000. There is 1 high-severity known issue you need to know before handing over a check.
Kestrel Take
A premium aluminum multi-species fishing boat — Lund's reputation for tough, dry-riding welded-aluminum hulls makes the Pro-V a favorite for walleye and big-water anglers. Aluminum resists the stress cracks fiberglass can get, but the outboard, transom, and electronics still need scrutiny. A documented, well-kept Pro-V is a durable, capable fishing rig with strong resale; the outboard health is the key check.
What we checked
No public record to reconcile against
We don't yet have a public record to check this one against. Boats and personal watercraft are not in NHTSA’s database — that is the Coast Guard, which publishes recalls but no owner-complaint record. What follows is our own write-up, and it has not been reconciled against an official record. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict.
Known Issues for the 2018 Lund Pro-V 1875
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
Verify outboard hours, compression, and service history — the big expense on any fishing boat.
Repair cost (estimate): $500-$8,000+
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Inspect the transom, welds, and (on riveted areas) for leaks or loose rivets, especially after hard use.
Repair cost (estimate): $300-$2,500
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Verify livewell pumps and inspect for corrosion, especially on salt-used boats.
Repair cost (estimate): $100-$800
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗High-hour/neglected outboard
- ✗Transom/weld/rivet issues
- ✗Dead electronics/batteries
- ✗Salt corrosion
Good Signs
- ✓Serviced outboard, good compression
- ✓Sound transom and welds
- ✓Working electronics, freshwater use
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.
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