By Craig Robbins

A couple weeks ago, I spent some time crawling around and kicking the tires on a couple new fishing boats. It seems Miss Cindy thinks I need a new boat and, yes, my wife has given me the green light on getting one. Of course, she really hasn’t seen the price tags as of yet. I’m still having fun ”looking.” I have uncovered what I believe is the perfect Chautauqua Lake fishing boat – Lund’s new Rebel 1750 XS.

Lund recently announced news of another exceptional model introduction, the all-new 1750 Rebel XS. At 17 feet, 6 inches in length and with an ample 85-inch beam, Lund’s newest Rebel offers exceptional engineering at a truly tremendous price.

No other boat in its class has so many superior fishing features as the 1750 Rebel XS, noted Lund director of marketing Jason Oakes.

Among a pleasantly surprising list of bonuses is Lund’s efficient and fully functional center rod storage. The first Rebel to offer this luxury rod locker, the 1750 Rebel XS, organizes five rods up to 7 feet long each for quick, easy access, while a side rod locker safeguards additional rods up to 8 feet, 6 inches in length.

Built around Lund’s patented IPS hull, the new 1750 Rebel XS is initially offered with a side console or a full windshield. Strategically priced between Lund’s 1650 Rebel XL and its tremendously popular 1775 Impact, the new 1750 Rebel XS is poised to become one of the top values in fishing boats today.

A nearly legendary name among Lund’s extensive fishing boat fleet, the 2015 Rebel XS is loaded like never before. In addition to elite-class rod storage, this economically priced boat also houses a 14-gallon aerated livewell, high-tech command console, cavernous amounts of hidden storage, and a spacious cockpit area capable of accommodating up to six passengers.

Oakes added that Lund is also offering several exciting options for this model.

”Like some of our more advanced models, the Rebel XS is capable of instantly transforming into a dual-purpose fish and ski boat. Great options like rear flip seats with a ski pylon, and an Infinity Bluetooth stereo make the Rebel a wonderful boat for all kinds of family fun,” he said.

Armed with Lund’s exclusive Sport Trak gunwales for adding rod holders and other accessories without drilling holes, as well as the Pro Trak boat covering system, the 1750 Rebel XS offers budget-minded fishing and watersport enthusiasts with the best of all worlds. Priced starting at under $20,000 (boat, 90hp 4-Stroke engine, trailer), the new 1750 Rebel XL can be seen at boat shows this year.

I don’t know if a new Lund is my future but a guy can dream, can’t he?