In this video, Ryan DeChaine takes you through a complete walk-through of his family’s 1675 Lund Alaskan Tiller, a highly versatile utility boat that offers an excellent blend of fishing and hunting functionality. Chosen and equipped with family in mind, the boat’s layout and features prioritize fishability, functionality, durability, and low maintenance. Whether you’re fishing on small lakes or larger waters, the Lund Alaskan lineup handles both with ease.
BOAT, MOTOR & MISC.
- BOAT – Lund 1675 Alaskan Tiller, color – Fall March: Check out at Lund Boats
- MOTOR – Mercury FourStroke 75hp Outboard: Check out at Mercury
- PROP – Mercury Spitfire X7 Propeller, 17P: Check out at Mercury
- JACK PLATE – ATLAS Hydraulic Jack Plate, 4-inch setback: Buy at T-H Marine
- TRIM SWITCH (jack plate) – T-H Marine Push Button Trim Switch: Buy at T-H Marine
- BRAIDED SLEEVING – T-H FLEX Expandable Braided Sleeving: Buy at T-H Marine
- SHIRT – AFTCO Adapt Phase Change Performance Hoodie: Buy at Tackle Warehouse
- SHORTS – AFTCO 365 Hybrid Chino Fishing Shorts: Buy at Tackle Warehouse
ONE-LEVEL DECK FOR SAFETY AND STABILITY
DeChaine highlights how the one-level deck makes it easy for people of all ages to get around the boat. The wide beam makes it extremly stable while the higher freeboards provide extra security. This setup is especially beneficial for families with kids or anglers with limited mobility.
LOW MAINTENANCE AND DURABILITY
Built with vinyl-coated aluminum decking and a composite transom, the Lund Alaskan is practically maintenance-free. DeChaine emphasizes how his family keeps the boat in the water throughout the open water season, requiring only a good end-of-season wash. Its durable construction is perfect for folks who want to focus on fishing and other uses over boat cleaning and maintenance.
HIGH-END CUSTOMIZATION FOR PERFORMANCE
DeChaine didn’t hold back when customizing this boat. He equipped it with multiple fish finders, premium electronics mounts, a hydraulic jack plate for shallow water performance, and two lithium marine batteries to power the whole setup. Check out his Millertech lithium marine battery review, which gets into more technical details. The feature-rich rigging allows this Alaskan to handle wide-ranging waters, from calm lakes to rougher, open waters. The 75hp outboard provides impressive performance for a boat of this size, while the shallow water anchor and trolling motor make boat control easy, shallow or deep.
FISH FINDERS AND BOAT CONTROL
- FISH FINDER (stern) – Humminbird SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3 Fish Finder/GPS Chartplotter: Buy at Bass Pro Shops
- FISH FINDER (bow stack) – Humminbird SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3 Fish Finder/GPS Chartplotter: Buy at Bass Pro Shops
- FISH FINDER MOUNT (stern) – BeatDown Outdoors Flex Sonar Fold-Down Mount: Buy at Bass Pro Shops
- FISH FINDER MOUNT (bow) – BeatDown Outdoors Ultimate Shorty Double Stack Sonar Mount: Buy at Bass Pro Shops
- ROD HOLDER – Cannon Side-Mount Rod Holder: Buy at Bass Pro Shops
- TOOL HOLDER – Lund SportTrak Qwik-Clip Tool and Lure Holder: Check out at Lund
- SHALLOW WATER ANCHOR – Minn Kota Talon Shallow Water Anchor (8 ft), color – Black: Buy at Minn Kota
- TROLLING MOTOR – Minn Kota Ultrex QUEST, 24/36V – 90/115 – 52″: Buy at Bass Pro Shops
- TROLL PLUG – Minn Kota MKR-28 Trolling Motor Plug and Receptacle: Buy at Minn Kota
- TROLL CABLE JACKET – G-Force Troll Jacket Trolling Motor Cable Organizer Sleeve: Buy at T-H Marine
BATTERY AND CHARGER SETUP
- BATTERY (dual purpose) – Millertech 12V 190AH Dual Purpose Starting Battery w/ BT (12190-DP): Buy at Millertech
- BATTERY (24V deep cycle) – Millertech 24V80AH Sport Series Lithium Battery w/ Bluetooth (2480-BT): Buy at Millertech
- CHARGER (12V) – Millertech 12V 20A On-Board Lithium Battery Charger (1220M): Buy at Millertech
- CHARGER (24V) – Millertech 24V 15A On-Board Lithium Battery Charger (2415M): Buy at Millertech
AMPLE STORAGE AND EASY ACCESSORY MOUNTS
Storage is another key feature. Although somewhat simplistic, the boat is outfitted with integrated rod lockers on each side, port and starboard storage compartments, and additional room in the bow. Lund’s SportTrak accessory mounting system allows the addition of rod holders, tool holders, cup holders, boat bumpers and more. You to easily move and customize accessories on the boat’s gunnel. This adaptable storage system ensures that everything you need is within reach, without cluttering the boat.
DeChaine’s thoughtful upgrades make this Lund Alaskan the perfect boat for anglers looking for performance without the hassle of high maintenance. Whether you’re spending time on small lakes, rivers, or tackling large bodies of water, this setup provides the fishability, stability, durability, and convenience for a top-tier experience.
