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For buyers who want Tyee family utility and Lund fishing features in a wide fiberglass hull with more mass than the aluminum Tyee, the 189 Tyee GL stands out because the 189 Tyee GL is only 18 feet 9 inches long but spans a full 102-inch beam and weighs 2,500 pounds before engine and gear, so it feels and tows like a much larger boat than its length suggests.
The useful way to read the Lund 189 Tyee GL is to start with the job it was built to do, not with the horsepower number.
Because the 189 Tyee GL is the only current Tyee GL model represented at this size, comparison with neighboring Lund families matters more than searching for a same-series sibling. Its 18′ 9″ length, 102″ beam, and 200 HP ceiling create a clear physical package that should be matched to ramps, storage, crew, and normal water before price enters the decision.
The 189 Tyee GL is built around full-windshield Sport, so windshield protection and seated driving comfort are part of its reason for existing; that same structure takes floor area that an open tiller or center-console Lund would leave available for movement and gear.
The 189 Tyee GL is aimed at this use case: Buyers who want Tyee family utility and Lund fishing features in a wide fiberglass hull with more mass than the aluminum Tyee; the 1875 Tyee is aimed at this one: Families who want premium seating and fish-and-ski flexibility without giving up dual livewells and deep-water fishing capability.
For a Lund 189 Tyee GL, financing should come after this fit test.
Published factory figures. Confirm every dimension against the individual boat before you commit.
The 189 Tyee GL starts with a 18′ 9″ hull and 102″ beam, but the useful hull question is what those dimensions let this Tyee GL do. In this case, the 189 Tyee GL is built for family and fishing use on larger water where fiberglass ride character, a deep protected cockpit, and premium seating carry more weight than light towing. For the 189 Tyee GL, the published construction description is fiberglass IPS3.
Fiberglass changes the inspection on a 189 Tyee GL. On the 189 Tyee GL, follow the keel and strakes for impact repairs, examine the transom and hull-to-deck joint, inspect every through-hull and owner-drilled mounting point, and look closely at areas where gelcoat color or texture changes. A polished 189 Tyee GL can still hide an old repair, so the survey should connect cosmetic evidence with the structure underneath it.
For the 189 Tyee GL, the nearest physical comparison is the 1875 Tyee, which measures 18′ 10″ on a 98″ beam and is rated to 200 HP. The 189 Tyee GL is 18′ 9″ on 102″ with 200 HP. The differences around the 189 Tyee GL should show up in usable room, trailer fit, and the conditions the boat can handle comfortably.
For the 189 Tyee GL, Lund lists 2,500 lb as the published boat-weight reference for this configuration. For the 189 Tyee GL, that is not the tow-ready number.
Lund rates the 189 Tyee GL to 200 HP. For the 189 Tyee GL, the published power ceiling belongs beside the full-windshield Sport layout and this intended use: Buyers who want Tyee family utility and Lund fishing features in a wide fiberglass hull with more mass than the aluminum Tyee.
A full windshield is part of the 189 Tyee GL’s operating case, especially in family and fishing use on larger water where fiberglass ride character, a deep protected cockpit, and premium seating carry more weight than light towing. On the 189 Tyee GL, inspect the frame, walk-through, latches and wiper equipment when fitted, then sit at the helm with the electronics powered.
The 189 Tyee GL and 1875 Tyee are both published with a 200 HP maximum rating, so the horsepower ceiling does not decide this comparison. For the 189 Tyee GL, sea-trial both with realistic load and compare planing behavior, midrange response, steering effort, cockpit balance and control at the speeds the owner will actually use.
For the exact outboard on a used 189 Tyee GL, begin with a cold start and service history. On the 189 Tyee GL, inspect the gearcase, skeg, propeller, mounting hardware, steering, charging output, fuel lines and rigging.
The 189 Tyee GL carries 41-gallon fuel capacity. For the 189 Tyee GL, that tells you how much fuel can be stored, not how far the boat will travel.
For the 189 Tyee GL, the published speed reference is 48 to 54 mph. On the 189 Tyee GL, treat that as a setup reference rather than a cruise target.
Fuel capacity also separates the 189 Tyee GL from the 1875 Tyee. The 189 Tyee GL carries 41-gallon fuel capacity; the 1875 Tyee carries 40-gallon fuel capacity. The 189 Tyee GL’s larger reserve can matter when long runs are routine, but buyers who stay close to the launch should decide whether the added capacity and carried fuel justify the extra package.
On the 189 Tyee GL, keep fuel outside the loan payment when testing affordability.
The 189 Tyee GL should earn its size in big-water behavior, not in a top-speed claim. For the 189 Tyee GL, the published speed reference is 48 to 54 mph. On the 189 Tyee GL, run it into, across and with representative chop when conditions allow.
For the 189 Tyee GL, the 1875 Tyee is the useful control in the comparison. The 1875 Tyee measures 18′ 10″ with a 98″ beam and 200 HP maximum power; the 189 Tyee GL is 18′ 9″ with 102″ and 200 HP.
If the exact 189 Tyee GL 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 189 Tyee GL will not share.
The deck is where the 189 Tyee GL either proves or disproves its fit. The 189 Tyee GL is aimed at this buyer and use case: Buyers who want Tyee family utility and Lund fishing features in a wide fiberglass hull with more mass than the aluminum Tyee.
On this 189 Tyee GL, fish-holding equipment is listed as Dual livewells; the capacity rating is 8 people. Those are not abstract specifications. On the 189 Tyee GL, 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 189 Tyee GL, 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 189 Tyee GL.
Walk the 189 Tyee GL and 1875 Tyee back to back if possible. For the 189 Tyee GL, the 1875 Tyee is aimed at this use case: Families who want premium seating and fish-and-ski flexibility without giving up dual livewells and deep-water fishing capability. The 189 Tyee GL is aimed at this one: Buyers who want Tyee family utility and Lund fishing features in a wide fiberglass hull with more mass than the aluminum Tyee.
Use these eight 189 Tyee GL features as a hands-on checklist and verify each item on the exact boat being purchased.
On the 189 Tyee GL, inspect fiberglass ips3 for condition, secure mounting and practical access before treating it as included value.
On the 189 Tyee GL, run the dual livewells pumps, recirculation and drains where fitted, then check nearby compartments for leaks.
Inspect the 189 Tyee GL full windshield for secure mounting, clear sightlines and hardware that operates without looseness or binding.
On the fiberglass 189 Tyee GL, electrical and plumbing condition should be reviewed together. On the 189 Tyee GL, test battery charging, main protection, bilge equipment, navigation lights and electronics, then inspect through-hull fittings and the areas around pumps or accessory penetrations for moisture. For the 189 Tyee GL, a dry, orderly installation is more valuable than an extra screen added with questionable sealing.
Lund lists Dual livewells for the 189 Tyee GL. For the 189 Tyee GL, fill and drain the system, run recirculation or aeration functions that are actually fitted, and look into neighboring compartments for leakage.
On the 189 Tyee GL, finish with the trailer and outboard rigging. On the 189 Tyee GL, 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. For a 189 Tyee GL, reliable launch-and-retrieve hardware is part of the boat’s systems package because a heavier premium package whose ride and finish must justify the towing, storage, and fiberglass-maintenance burden over an aluminum Tyee.
The 189 Tyee GL is normally a day boat, so dock and storage fit should be settled before closing. For the 189 Tyee GL, the hull is 18′ 9″ long and 102″ wide, but the complete package adds trailer tongue, outboard position, windshield or console height, trolling motor, guide posts and accessories.
For the 189 Tyee GL, the published boat-weight reference is 2,500 lb. Add the selected outboard, trailer, 41 gallons of fuel, batteries, electronics and normal gear before matching the 189 Tyee GL to a tow vehicle.
In New Hampshire and other freeze climates, the 189 Tyee GL also needs a winter plan that matches its equipment. On the 189 Tyee GL, 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 189 Tyee GL, those views help confirm the core design point: the 189 Tyee GL is only 18 feet 9 inches long but spans a full 102-inch beam and weighs 2,500 pounds before engine and gear, so it feels and tows like a much larger boat than its length suggests.
On the 189 Tyee GL, value can move with the outboard, model year, engine hours, trailer, electronics, trolling motor, batteries, steering configuration, package equipment and documented maintenance.
The upper end of the 189 Tyee GL market can include expensive propulsion, electronics and trailer equipment, so separate equipment value from hull value.
On the 189 Tyee GL, keep the 1875 Tyee visible while reading the market. The 189 Tyee GL offers 18′ 9″, 102″ and 200 HP; the 1875 Tyee offers 18′ 10″, 98″ and 200 HP.
On the 189 Tyee GL, keep 41 gallons of fuel, insurance, routine outboard service, winterization, storage or slip cost, trailer maintenance, batteries and electronics beside the payment.
For the Lund 189 Tyee GL, 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 189 Tyee GL 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 189 Tyee GL should be cross-shopped with the 1875 Tyee: the 189 Tyee GL is for Buyers who want Tyee family utility and Lund fishing features in a wide fiberglass hull with more mass than the aluminum Tyee, while the 1875 Tyee is for Families who want premium seating and fish-and-ski flexibility without giving up dual livewells and deep-water fishing capability.
The 189 Tyee GL should be cross-shopped with the 185 Impact GL: the 189 Tyee GL is for Buyers who want Tyee family utility and Lund fishing features in a wide fiberglass hull with more mass than the aluminum Tyee, while the 185 Impact GL is for Buyers who want Lund fishing ergonomics with the mass, finish, and ride character of a fiberglass fish-and-ski hull.
The 189 Tyee GL should be cross-shopped with the 1875 Fisherman: the 189 Tyee GL is for Buyers who want Tyee family utility and Lund fishing features in a wide fiberglass hull with more mass than the aluminum Tyee, while the 1875 Fisherman is for Great Lakes, salmon, trolling, and family anglers who prioritize a deep cockpit and weather protection.
The cross-shop test for the Lund 189 Tyee GL is simple: when this description fits the buyer: Buyers whose normal water, crew or storage needs make 1875 Tyee, 185 Impact GL, 1875 Fisherman a better fit.
A new Lund 189 Tyee GL should be delivered as the exact package that was priced. On the 189 Tyee GL, confirm the outboard and propeller, full-windshield Sport equipment, batteries, electronics, trolling motor, trailer, fishing hardware and any family-use options before accepting the boat. For the 189 Tyee GL, the goal is not to maximize equipment.
For a used 189 Tyee GL, combine a cold engine start and diagnostic review with a fiberglass inspection of the keel, strakes, transom, hull-to-deck joint and accessory penetrations. On the 189 Tyee GL, test pumps and electronics, then examine the trailer supports. For the 189 Tyee GL, a glossy finish does not compensate for an old impact repair, wet hardware penetration or deferred outboard service.
For the 189 Tyee GL, a private-party purchase adds paperwork that should be resolved before funds move. On the 189 Tyee GL, confirm seller ownership, lien payoff when applicable, hull identification number, engine serial number, trailer title or registration requirements and the bill of sale.
If the search keeps producing both a 189 Tyee GL and 1875 Tyee, use the difference as a buying filter rather than shopping two nearly random boats.
A financing application makes sense after the Lund 189 Tyee GL has passed the fit test for this use case: Buyers who want Tyee family utility and Lund fishing features in a wide fiberglass hull with more mass than the aluminum Tyee. Float Finance is a marine lender based in Alton Bay, New Hampshire, and eligible 189 Tyee GL purchases can include dealer, brokerage, and private-party transactions.
The 189 Tyee GL is a strong fit for this buyer and use case: Buyers who want Tyee family utility and Lund fishing features in a wide fiberglass hull with more mass than the aluminum Tyee; it is a weaker fit for this buyer: Buyers whose normal water, crew or storage needs make 1875 Tyee, 185 Impact GL, 1875 Fisherman a better fit.
For the 189 Tyee GL, the hull measures 18′ 9″ by 102″ and the published boat-weight reference is 2,500 lb. A ready-to-tow 189 Tyee GL also includes the outboard, trailer, 41 gallons of fuel, batteries, electronics, fishing gear and personal equipment. On the 189 Tyee GL, use the complete rig for tow-vehicle and storage decisions.
Lund publishes 200 HP as the maximum for the 189 Tyee GL, but the maximum is not a requirement. On the 189 Tyee GL, choose power around normal crew, gear, altitude, towing or fishing use and how quickly the boat needs to plane.
On this 189 Tyee GL, livewell equipment is listed as Dual livewells. On the 189 Tyee GL, bring the rods and tackle normally used, open the storage with seats in their normal positions and run every pump that is fitted.
The 189 Tyee GL is aimed at this profile: Buyers who want Tyee family utility and Lund fishing features in a wide fiberglass hull with more mass than the aluminum Tyee; the 1875 Tyee is aimed at this one: Families who want premium seating and fish-and-ski flexibility without giving up dual livewells and deep-water fishing capability.
On the 189 Tyee GL, inspect the hull and transom for the kind of use expected from this Tyee GL, 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 189 Tyee GL ownership budget should account for a heavier premium package whose ride and finish must justify the towing, storage, and fiberglass-maintenance burden over an aluminum Tyee.
For the 189 Tyee GL, eligible Float Finance transactions can include dealer, brokerage and private-party boat purchases. A private 189 Tyee GL 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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