The mighty fiberglass Lund 208 Tyee
Various generations of anglers have put their faith in Lund boats. They say: "There’s nothing quite like a Lund." Lund’s licensed IPS, IPS2 and IPS3 provide incomparable management and an effortless, drier ride. Lund also uses 5052 H34 Aluminum, the most enduring and dependable in the industry. Finally, tenacious fiberglass contributes to the persistence and compactness in performance. All these features are incorporated into a powerful single boat, the Lund 208 Tyee.
The overall length of the boat is 20’ 8" (hence the name) and it's beam is 96". The Lund 208 Tyee presents a fiberglass fishing boat constructed with the characteristics only a Lund fishing boat can tender. It presents an impeccable combination of a ski boat and fish boat. It is furnished with all unique gadgets and features you would expect from a transcendent machine such as this. The IPS-2 fishing boat hull and fiberglass shell grants amazing efficiency and performance. The IPS-2 hull enables smoother and faster ride, and easier handling of the boat. The darling’s engine is forceful Mercury with a maximum horsepower of 300. The steering ergonomic ProControl auto-style console looks quite cool with gauges in front of the steering wheel. Accompanying the wheel, you have an option of a joystick located starboard. Sony AM/FM CD Stereo w/Remote is ready for use too.
It’s got four seats, two to starboard, two to port and additionally it has a pair of jump seats flanking the fishing platform. If you put them down, they turn into the carpet-covered platform. If you lift them, they shift into two available seats. Between these two seats you have a hidden ProLong Plus livewell and baitwell with fresh air injection and recirculation. Here, you can keep live fish or bait.
Just behind the livewell, you can mount a ski pylon and next to it, a fishing chair too. A boarding ladder is incorporated to starboard of the engine. You have diversified storage at your disposal throughout the boat. The storage encompasses center rod locker stowage located below the bow. There’s also the main in-deck storage just under the feet either for securing rods in or for sundry gear like skis, wakeboards etc. Various storages are to be found both port and starboard for different accessories one may need.
At the bow, a couple of storages are available (bow cooler that doubles as storage) plus the mechanism for a fishing chair installation. The smart SportTrack system is installed all around the boat. It’s one of the most innovative accessories systems available. It’s designed for rod holders, cup holders and more. You use this system to move all these accessories fore and aft the boat without having to drill any holes in it. In addition, three 12 Volt Power Points provide power, while the boat is equipped with navigational lights, 4 interior lights, 2 livewell lights and a battery condition indicator.
It’s nice to see a boat designed like this. Fish as much as you wish or just have plain fun with sky pylon. Either way, you’ll have a blast with all the accessories, features and gadgets this beauty has to offer. The Lund 208 Tyee review gives you an insight into the powerful possibilities of this boat. Contact us for any information and get your own Lund 208 Tyee.
