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The 1700 Explorer combines a 93-inch beam and .100-inch bottom with only 75 hp, so its value proposition is working deck and stability rather than headline speed. That is the reason to choose the 1700 Explorer over a similarly sized Lund.
The Lund 1700 Explorer sits in the range for a specific use case rather than as a generic step between two prices. The Lund 1700 Explorer measures 17′, carries a 93″ beam, is rated to 75 HP, and applies the Explorer design brief to a 2026 fish-first platform that favors working space and core fishing equipment over decorative extras.
Within the Explorer family, the 1700 Explorer is the compact choice and the 1800 Explorer is the natural size-up comparison. The 1700 Explorer keeps the package at 17′ and 93″, while the 1800 Explorer moves to 18′ and 93″; buy the larger hull only if its extra room, power, or water capability solves a recurring problem rather than an occasional one.
The 1700 Explorer can be found with tiller, side-console, and full-windshield Sport, so steering choice changes the boat more than a trim badge would suggest; a tiller preserves floor area, a console relocates the driver, and a windshield version trades some openness for weather protection.
The 1700 Explorer is aimed at this use case: Anglers who want a wide, straightforward multi-species boat with fewer comfort extras than Lund’s family-oriented lines; the 1800 Explorer is aimed at this one: Buyers who want Explorer simplicity with more cockpit length and stronger console power options. The deck decision should follow those two jobs before it follows horsepower or price.
For a Lund 1700 Explorer, financing should come after this fit test.
Published factory figures. Confirm every dimension against the individual boat before you commit.
The 1700 Explorer starts with a 17′ hull and 93″ beam, but the useful hull question is what those dimensions let this Explorer do. In this case, the 1700 Explorer is built for inland multi-species water where practical fishability, stable working speeds, and simple handling matter most. For the 1700 Explorer, the published construction description is .100 in bottom; .080 in freeboard; IPS.
On this aluminum 1700 Explorer, work from the keel outward. On the 1700 Explorer, check the bottom where trailer bunks carry weight, the chines, the transom, fastened seams, and holes added for transducers, ladders, electronics, or other equipment. For the 1700 Explorer, repeated dents or poorly sealed accessories tell more about long-term condition than carpet wear, especially on a boat expected to operate in inland multi-species fishing and moderate open water.
For the 1700 Explorer, the nearest physical comparison is the 1800 Explorer, which measures 18′ on a 93″ beam and is rated to 75 HP tiller / 115 HP console. The 1700 Explorer is 17′ on 93″ with 75 HP. The differences around the 1700 Explorer should show up in usable room, trailer fit, and the conditions the boat can handle comfortably.
For the 1700 Explorer, Lund lists 1,180 lb as the published boat-weight reference for this configuration. For the 1700 Explorer, that is not the tow-ready number.
Lund rates the 1700 Explorer to 75 HP. For the 1700 Explorer, the published power ceiling belongs beside the tiller, side-console, and full-windshield Sport layout and this intended use: Anglers who want a wide, straightforward multi-species boat with fewer comfort extras than Lund’s family-oriented lines.
Because the 1700 Explorer can appear with tiller, side-console, and full-windshield Sport, two examples of the same hull can feel like different boats. For the 1700 Explorer, a tiller preserves floor area and direct low-speed control. For the 1700 Explorer, a wheel moves the operator forward. For the 1700 Explorer, a windshield version adds protection but occupies more cockpit.
Power is one difference between the 1700 Explorer and 1800 Explorer. Lund publishes 75 HP for the 1700 Explorer and 75 HP tiller / 115 HP console for the 1800 Explorer. Sea-trial the 1700 Explorer and 1800 Explorer with realistic load, then compare time to plane, midrange response, steering effort and control at the speeds the owner will actually use.
For the exact outboard on a used 1700 Explorer, begin with a cold start and service history. On the 1700 Explorer, inspect the gearcase, skeg, propeller, mounting hardware, steering, charging output, fuel lines and rigging.
The 1700 Explorer carries 20-gallon fuel capacity. For the 1700 Explorer, that tells you how much fuel can be stored, not how far the boat will travel.
For the 1700 Explorer, the published speed reference is 34 to 38 mph. On the 1700 Explorer, treat that as a setup reference rather than a cruise target.
Fuel capacity does not separate the 1700 Explorer from the 1800 Explorer: both are listed with 20-gallon fuel capacity. On the 1700 Explorer, compare the two on hull size, deck layout, power, load and actual measured burn instead of treating tank size as a reason to move up or down.
On the 1700 Explorer, keep fuel outside the loan payment when testing affordability. That is especially important for the 1700 Explorer because its intended use is specific: Anglers who want a wide, straightforward multi-species boat with fewer comfort extras than Lund’s family-oriented lines.
The 1700 Explorer should be tested in the mixed conditions it is actually likely to see: inland multi-species water where practical fishability, stable working speeds, and simple handling matter most.
For the 1700 Explorer, the 1800 Explorer is the useful control in the comparison. The 1800 Explorer measures 18′ with a 93″ beam and 75 HP tiller / 115 HP console maximum power; the 1700 Explorer is 17′ with 93″ and 75 HP.
If the exact 1700 Explorer is slow to plane, porpoises, ventilates in turns or requires unusual steering effort, separate setup from hull design before drawing a conclusion. Propeller pitch, engine height, damaged blades, battery placement, excessive stern load and an outboard that is not producing full power can all create behavior that another correctly rigged 1700 Explorer will not share.
The deck is where the 1700 Explorer either proves or disproves its fit. The 1700 Explorer is aimed at this buyer and use case: Anglers who want a wide, straightforward multi-species boat with fewer comfort extras than Lund’s family-oriented lines.
On this 1700 Explorer, rod storage is published as 8-foot rod storage; fish-holding equipment is listed as 15-gallon livewell; the capacity rating is 5 people. Those are not abstract specifications. On the 1700 Explorer, load the longest rods the owner will carry, open and operate the livewell with nearby seats or gear in normal positions and place the normal crew where they will sit, stand, fish or ride.
At the windshield helm on the 1700 Explorer, sit behind the largest electronics likely to be installed and check sightlines through the glass and walk-through. Then have another person pass from stern to bow on the 1700 Explorer.
Walk the 1700 Explorer and 1800 Explorer back to back if possible. For the 1700 Explorer, the 1800 Explorer is aimed at this use case: Buyers who want Explorer simplicity with more cockpit length and stronger console power options. The 1700 Explorer is aimed at this one: Anglers who want a wide, straightforward multi-species boat with fewer comfort extras than Lund’s family-oriented lines.
Use these eight 1700 Explorer features as a hands-on checklist and verify each item on the exact boat being purchased.
On the 1700 Explorer, inspect three steering choices for condition, secure mounting and practical access before treating it as included value.
On the 1700 Explorer, inspect open fishing cockpit for condition, secure mounting and practical access before treating it as included value.
Use the 1700 Explorer ips hull as a model-specific comparison point, then verify the related structure, labels or installed hardware on the actual boat.
The 1700 Explorer systems review should reflect core fishing equipment and owner-selected electronics with enough simplicity that problems can be diagnosed without dismantling a luxury interior. On the 1700 Explorer, start with batteries, charging, main circuit protection, bilge equipment, navigation lights and the electronics included in the sale.
Lund lists 15-gallon livewell for the 1700 Explorer. For the 1700 Explorer, fill and drain the system, run recirculation or aeration functions that are actually fitted, and look into neighboring compartments for leakage.
For the 1700 Explorer, the published rod-storage reference is 8-foot rod storage. On the 1700 Explorer, load that compartment with the longest rods the owner actually uses and check tubes, hinges, latches and lid clearance. That matters on the 1700 Explorer because its deck is organized around a wide fish-first interior where casting room, storage, livewell access, and steering choice take priority over decorative trim.
On the 1700 Explorer, finish with the trailer and outboard rigging. On the 1700 Explorer, inspect trailer lights, tires, bearings, winch, safety chains, bunks or rollers and brakes where fitted, then check the transom wiring and steering as the outboard turns from lock to lock.
The 1700 Explorer is normally a day boat, so dock and storage fit should be settled before closing. For the 1700 Explorer, the hull is 17′ long and 93″ wide, but the complete package adds trailer tongue, outboard position, windshield or console height, trolling motor, guide posts and accessories.
For the 1700 Explorer, the published boat-weight reference is 1,180 lb. Add the selected outboard, trailer, 20 gallons of fuel, batteries, electronics and normal gear before matching the 1700 Explorer to a tow vehicle. For the 1700 Explorer, payload, hitch rating, tongue weight and braking can become limiting factors even when the advertised tow rating appears comfortable.
In New Hampshire and other freeze climates, the 1700 Explorer also needs a winter plan that matches its equipment. On the 1700 Explorer, protect the outboard and fuel system, manage batteries, drain pumps or plumbing that are actually fitted, and prevent water from pooling under the cover.
Use the gallery to check the spaces that specifications cannot explain: helm room, rod-loading angles, cockpit depth, livewell access, stern boarding and trailer support. On the 1700 Explorer, those views help confirm the core design point: the 1700 Explorer combines a 93-inch beam and .100-inch bottom with only 75 hp, so its value proposition is working deck and stability rather than headline speed.
On the 1700 Explorer, value can move with the outboard, model year, engine hours, trailer, electronics, trolling motor, batteries, steering configuration, package equipment and documented maintenance.
On the 1700 Explorer, configuration should explain the price difference. For the 1700 Explorer, steering layout, fishing equipment, family-use hardware, engine package and trailer can change how two examples work even when the hull badge is identical.
On the 1700 Explorer, keep the 1800 Explorer visible while reading the market. The 1700 Explorer offers 17′, 93″ and 75 HP; the 1800 Explorer offers 18′, 93″ and 75 HP tiller / 115 HP console.
On the 1700 Explorer, keep 20 gallons of fuel, insurance, routine outboard service, winterization, storage or slip cost, trailer maintenance, batteries and electronics beside the payment.
For the Lund 1700 Explorer, pricing and payment examples are planning tools rather than offers of credit. Actual approval, rate, term, down payment, taxes, fees and transaction requirements depend on the borrower and purchase.
Illustration only and not an offer of credit.
A Lund 1700 Explorer payment estimate is not a credit offer or approval; final financing depends on the borrower, collateral, value, condition, transaction type, rate, term, down payment, taxes, and fees.
Illustration only and not an offer of credit. Your actual rate and term depend on credit profile, vessel age, loan amount and ownership structure.
The 1700 Explorer should be cross-shopped with the 1800 Explorer: the 1700 Explorer is for Anglers who want a wide, straightforward multi-species boat with fewer comfort extras than Lund’s family-oriented lines, while the 1800 Explorer is for Buyers who want Explorer simplicity with more cockpit length and stronger console power options.
The 1700 Explorer should be cross-shopped with the 1675 Alaskan: the 1700 Explorer is for Anglers who want a wide, straightforward multi-species boat with fewer comfort extras than Lund’s family-oriented lines, while the 1675 Alaskan is for Remote lakes, workmanlike fishing, camps, and buyers who value open floor area over upholstery.
The 1700 Explorer should be cross-shopped with the 1775 Adventure: the 1700 Explorer is for Anglers who want a wide, straightforward multi-species boat with fewer comfort extras than Lund’s family-oriented lines, while the 1775 Adventure is for Families who want a fish-and-sport boat without stepping into a 96-inch-beam rig.
The cross-shop test for the Lund 1700 Explorer is simple: when this description fits the buyer: Buyers whose normal water, crew or storage needs make 1800 Explorer, 1675 Alaskan, 1775 Adventure a better fit.
A new Lund 1700 Explorer should be delivered as the exact package that was priced. On the 1700 Explorer, confirm the outboard and propeller, tiller, side-console, and full-windshield Sport equipment, batteries, electronics, trolling motor, trailer, fishing hardware and any family-use options before accepting the boat. For the 1700 Explorer, the goal is not to maximize equipment.
For a used 1700 Explorer, connect hull condition to the way this family is normally used. On the 1700 Explorer, inspect the bottom and transom, then cold-start the outboard, review service history, test steering, electronics and pumps that are fitted, and inspect the trailer.
For the 1700 Explorer, a private-party purchase adds paperwork that should be resolved before funds move. On the 1700 Explorer, confirm seller ownership, lien payoff when applicable, hull identification number, engine serial number, trailer title or registration requirements and the bill of sale. Dealer and brokerage purchases can simplify some steps, but none of the three routes replaces inspecting the actual 1700 Explorer and verifying what equipment is included.
If the search keeps producing both a 1700 Explorer and 1800 Explorer, use the difference as a buying filter rather than shopping two nearly random boats.
A financing application makes sense after the Lund 1700 Explorer has passed the fit test for this use case: Anglers who want a wide, straightforward multi-species boat with fewer comfort extras than Lund’s family-oriented lines. Float Finance is a marine lender based in Alton Bay, New Hampshire, and eligible 1700 Explorer purchases can include dealer, brokerage, and private-party transactions.
The 1700 Explorer is a strong fit for this buyer and use case: Anglers who want a wide, straightforward multi-species boat with fewer comfort extras than Lund’s family-oriented lines; it is a weaker fit for this buyer: Buyers whose normal water, crew or storage needs make 1800 Explorer, 1675 Alaskan, 1775 Adventure a better fit.
For the 1700 Explorer, the hull measures 17′ by 93″ and the published boat-weight reference is 1,180 lb. A ready-to-tow 1700 Explorer also includes the outboard, trailer, 20 gallons of fuel, batteries, electronics, fishing gear and personal equipment. On the 1700 Explorer, use the complete rig for tow-vehicle and storage decisions.
Lund publishes 75 HP as the maximum for the 1700 Explorer, but the maximum is not a requirement. On the 1700 Explorer, choose power around normal crew, gear, altitude, towing or fishing use and how quickly the boat needs to plane. For the 1700 Explorer, a properly propped smaller engine can be the better ownership choice when the buyer does not use the extra acceleration or load capacity of a max-power setup.
On this 1700 Explorer, livewell equipment is listed as 15-gallon livewell and rod storage is listed as 8-foot rod storage. On the 1700 Explorer, bring the rods and tackle normally used, open the storage with seats in their normal positions and run every pump that is fitted.
The 1700 Explorer is aimed at this profile: Anglers who want a wide, straightforward multi-species boat with fewer comfort extras than Lund’s family-oriented lines; the 1800 Explorer is aimed at this one: Buyers who want Explorer simplicity with more cockpit length and stronger console power options. The specifications reinforce the split: 1700 Explorer is 17′ by 93″ with 75 HP; 1800 Explorer is 18′ by 93″ with 75 HP tiller / 115 HP console.
On the 1700 Explorer, inspect the hull and transom for the kind of use expected from this Explorer, then cold-start the outboard, review service history, test steering and electrical equipment, operate pumps that are fitted and inspect the trailer or transport setup.
The 1700 Explorer ownership budget should account for spending on fishing tools rather than finish, while still budgeting for outboard service, trailer care, batteries, and winter storage.
For the 1700 Explorer, eligible Float Finance transactions can include dealer, brokerage and private-party boat purchases. A private 1700 Explorer purchase still needs clean ownership and lien information, hull and engine identification, trailer documentation where applicable, acceptable value and condition, and a borrower and transaction that meet lender requirements.
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