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The Lund Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT measures 17′ 9″, carries a 75″ beam, is rated to 45 HP, and applies the Mod Jon Boat design brief to shallow-water utility with a modified-V bow that adds a little more wave entry than a square-bow Jon while keeping a simple hunting and river layout.
The useful way to read the Lund Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is to start with the job it was built to do, not with the horsepower number.
The Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is the upper end of the current Mod Jon Boat lineup, so its extra size should earn its keep. The Mod Jon Boat 1648M is 15′ 8.5″ with 30 HP, while the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is 17′ 9″ with 45 HP; the bigger boat is justified by crew, water, fuel, or gear requirements that the smaller sibling cannot handle comfortably.
Because the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is tiller-steered, the operator works from the stern and the middle of the boat stays comparatively open; that favors precise low-speed fishing and cargo room but concentrates driver, battery, and engine weight aft.
The Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is aimed at this use case: Hunting and river crews who need the largest current Mod Jon, six-person capacity, a 20-inch transom, and a 45-hp ceiling; the Mod Jon Boat 1648M is aimed at this one: River anglers and hunters who want the 70-inch Mod Jon footprint with more waterline length than the 1448M. The deck decision should follow those two jobs before it follows horsepower or price.
For a Lund Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, financing should come after this fit test.
Published factory figures. Confirm every dimension against the individual boat before you commit.
The Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT starts with a 17′ 9″ hull and 75″ beam, but the useful hull question is what those dimensions let this Mod Jon Boat do. In this case, the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is built for rivers, marsh edges, and protected lakes where the modified-V bow is useful for current and light chop without giving up shallow-water utility.
The Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is more likely to show its history on the bottom than in the upholstery. On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, inspect the modified-V utility hull for stump or rock strikes, bank abrasion, bent spray rails, seat-base movement, transom distortion, and damage where a small trailer or pickup-bed transport has concentrated load.
For the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, the nearest physical comparison is the Mod Jon Boat 1648M, which measures 15′ 8.5″ on a 70″ beam and is rated to 30 HP. The Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is 17′ 9″ on 75″ with 45 HP. The differences around the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT should show up in usable room, trailer fit, and the conditions the boat can handle comfortably.
For the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, Lund lists 396 lb as the published boat-weight reference for this configuration. For the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, that is not the tow-ready number.
Lund rates the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT to 45 HP. For the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, the published power ceiling belongs beside the tiller layout and this intended use: Hunting and river crews who need the largest current Mod Jon, six-person capacity, a 20-inch transom, and a 45-hp ceiling.
The tiller position keeps the middle of the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT open and puts the driver at the stern. On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, that supports a practical cross-seat and cargo layout for hunting, river fishing, and gear hauling rather than a finished multi-species cockpit.
Power is one difference between the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT and Mod Jon Boat 1648M. Lund publishes 45 HP for the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT and 30 HP for the Mod Jon Boat 1648M. On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, run both with a realistic load and compare stern trim, low-speed control, turning room and whether each outboard can reach its manufacturer-specified operating range.
For the exact outboard on a used Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, begin with a cold start and service history. On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, inspect the gearcase, skeg, propeller, mounting hardware, steering, charging output, fuel lines and rigging.
The Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT should be planned around the fuel system actually installed on the boat, not around a guessed integrated-tank number. For the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, the ownership case for this boat is built around light towing and simple storage, while checking that the larger hull or higher transom still fits unimproved ramps and shallow launches.
There is no useful universal speed-and-burn figure for every Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT configuration. For the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, outboard choice and load matter too much.
Fuel setup is still worth comparing between the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT and Mod Jon Boat 1648M. The Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT uses portable-fuel setup; the Mod Jon Boat 1648M uses portable-fuel setup.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, keep fuel outside the loan payment when testing affordability.
Performance on the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is about shallow-water control and usable bow entry. On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, run across river chop and boat wakes at sensible speed, then idle through the kind of tight water where the modified-V shape matters.
For the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, the Mod Jon Boat 1648M is the useful control in the comparison. The Mod Jon Boat 1648M measures 15′ 8.5″ with a 70″ beam and 30 HP maximum power; the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is 17′ 9″ with 75″ and 45 HP.
If the exact Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is slow to plane, porpoises, ventilates in turns or requires unusual steering effort, separate setup from hull design before drawing a conclusion.
The deck is where the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT either proves or disproves its fit. The Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is aimed at this buyer and use case: Hunting and river crews who need the largest current Mod Jon, six-person capacity, a 20-inch transom, and a 45-hp ceiling.
On this Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, fish-holding equipment is listed as center-seat gravity-fed livewell or storage provision; the capacity rating is 6 people. Those are not abstract specifications. On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, 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.
The tiller keeps helm hardware out of the middle of the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT and preserves the open working area that defines this layout.
Walk the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT and Mod Jon Boat 1648M back to back if possible. For the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, the Mod Jon Boat 1648M is aimed at this use case: River anglers and hunters who want the 70-inch Mod Jon footprint with more waterline length than the 1448M.
Use these eight Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT features as a hands-on checklist and verify each item on the exact boat being purchased.
Use the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT six-person capacity as a model-specific comparison point, then verify the related structure, labels or installed hardware on the actual boat.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, inspect modified-v bow for condition, secure mounting and practical access before treating it as included value.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, run the center-seat storage or livewell area pumps, recirculation and drains where fitted, then check nearby compartments for leaks.
The Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT should remain electrically simple. On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, follow every added wire from battery to load, looking for abrasion, unprotected connections and accessories fastened through thin aluminum without proper backing or sealing. For the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, a small utility Lund loses much of its ownership advantage when years of improvised lights, pumps and electronics turn the wiring into a troubleshooting project.
Lund lists center-seat gravity-fed livewell or storage provision for the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT. For the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, fill and drain the system, run recirculation or aeration functions that are actually fitted, and look into neighboring compartments for leakage.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, finish with the trailer and outboard rigging. On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, 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 the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, storage is more important than the word berthing. For the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, the reason to own this boat is light towing and simple storage, while checking that the larger hull or higher transom still fits unimproved ramps and shallow launches.
For the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, the published boat-weight reference is 396 lb. Add the selected outboard, trailer, portable fuel, batteries, electronics and normal gear before matching the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT to a tow vehicle.
In New Hampshire and other freeze climates, the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT also needs a winter plan that matches its equipment. On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, 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 Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT gallery to verify steering position, deck movement, storage access, transom rigging, and the proportions that support this use case: Hunting and river crews who need the largest current Mod Jon, six-person capacity, a 20-inch transom, and a 45-hp ceiling
For a relatively simple Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, condition and completeness matter more than a long option list.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, keep the Mod Jon Boat 1648M visible while reading the market. The Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT offers 17′ 9″, 75″ and 45 HP; the Mod Jon Boat 1648M offers 15′ 8.5″, 70″ and 30 HP.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, keep portable fuel, insurance, routine outboard service, winterization, storage or slip cost, trailer maintenance, batteries and electronics beside the payment.
For the Lund Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, 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 Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT 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 Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT should be cross-shopped with the Mod Jon Boat 1648M: the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is for Hunting and river crews who need the largest current Mod Jon, six-person capacity, a 20-inch transom, and a 45-hp ceiling, while the Mod Jon Boat 1648M is for River anglers and hunters who want the 70-inch Mod Jon footprint with more waterline length than the 1448M.
The Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT should be cross-shopped with the SSV 18: the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is for Hunting and river crews who need the largest current Mod Jon, six-person capacity, a 20-inch transom, and a 45-hp ceiling, while the SSV 18 is for Remote-camp users who need the SSV idea at 18 feet, with room for seven people and a 60-hp ceiling.
The cross-shop test for the Lund Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is simple: when this description fits the buyer: Owners whose routes demand deep-V rough-water protection or who can meet their needs with a lighter 1648M.
A new Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT purchase should be checked for hull straightness, transom specification, included seats or floor components, the exact engine or no-engine configuration, and the trailer or transport plan. For the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, these boats are simple enough that the buying decision can stay simple too.
For a used Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, connect hull condition to the way this family is normally used. On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, 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 Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, a private-party purchase adds paperwork that should be resolved before funds move. On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, 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 Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT and Mod Jon Boat 1648M, use the difference as a buying filter rather than shopping two nearly random boats.
A financing application makes sense after the Lund Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT has passed the fit test for this use case: Hunting and river crews who need the largest current Mod Jon, six-person capacity, a 20-inch transom, and a 45-hp ceiling.
The Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is a strong fit for this buyer and use case: Hunting and river crews who need the largest current Mod Jon, six-person capacity, a 20-inch transom, and a 45-hp ceiling; it is a weaker fit for this buyer: Owners whose routes demand deep-V rough-water protection or who can meet their needs with a lighter 1648M.
The Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is 17′ 9″ long with a 75″ beam and a published boat-weight reference of 396 lb. For the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, portability still depends on the outboard, trailer or transport method, portable fuel and cargo.
Lund publishes 45 HP as the maximum for the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, but the maximum is not a requirement. On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, choose power around normal crew, gear, altitude, towing or fishing use and how quickly the boat needs to plane.
On this Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, livewell equipment is listed as center-seat gravity-fed livewell or storage provision. On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, bring the rods and tackle normally used, open the storage with seats in their normal positions and run every pump that is fitted.
The Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT is aimed at this profile: Hunting and river crews who need the largest current Mod Jon, six-person capacity, a 20-inch transom, and a 45-hp ceiling; the Mod Jon Boat 1648M is aimed at this one: River anglers and hunters who want the 70-inch Mod Jon footprint with more waterline length than the 1448M.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, inspect the hull and transom for the kind of use expected from this Mod Jon Boat, 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 Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT ownership budget should account for light towing and simple storage, while checking that the larger hull or higher transom still fits unimproved ramps and shallow launches.
For the Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT, eligible Float Finance transactions can include dealer, brokerage and private-party boat purchases. A private Mod Jon Boat 1852 MT 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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