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On a side note. I think the reason they quoted you on stuff you didn't ask for is because they quoted you for the 1875 they have in stock at Greens it's white and has the crappie option. I think they did the same to me when I asked for an initial quote. As for dealer inventory prices in the fall they will definitely be better than ordering one from Lund in the spring. Did not see the Vexus trailer has brakes. Maybe it's a bit heavier being a fiberglass/aluminum hybrid?

The trailer upgrades include the cool wheels, spare tire, retractable tie downs in the back, and I think that's it although I could be forgetting something. It does not have brakes. I don't believe any trailer for a boat of this weight will have brakes. I bought mine from Green's and honestly the in store experience was good (I did have to wait 15 min for a salesperson) but their customer service over the phone and email has been terrible. I've had a lot of questions about options and batteries and such since I bought and RenegadeBassin has helped me more than Greens has. Getting answers to specific questions from them has been like pulling teeth which is frustrating since I spent 30 freaking k on a boat with them. It's making me worried that they won't install my graphs and options correctly so I am crossing my fingers on that. I have checked out the Vexus and it is a freaking sweet boat.

I paid 30k for my 1875 at a dealership in NH this past March. All the upgrades add up quickly. I did an 80# 52" Ultrex w iPilot-link and quick release plate (plus install charges). My options included the 115 Pro XS, Raised logo on freeboards, cover, stereo, auto bilge, tackle trays port and starboard, Smartcraft gauges, tilt steering, 2 bike seats w air ride, and the upgraded Shorearmr trailer. Don't forget if you order your boat from Lund like I did they also get you for dealer freight and prep which is not included on Lund's boat builder thingy and for me was around $1500. So in total the retail was over 33k so I was happy at 30k. I am still waiting patiently on delivery of the boat (should be delivered end of this month). I purchased 2 Helix 10's, all mounting hardware (Precision Sonar) and networking stuff, a 3 bank charger, and 2 Optima D31M's on my own separately but will have the dealer install.

Cool thanks for the info! I don't think they sell the 2' cable anymore. I can't find it for sale anywhere.

Hey Renegade another question for you. When networking your electronics what length of Ethernet cables did you use to go from the bow unit to the switch and from the console unit to the switch? Also where did you put the switch?

He did call MK. They told him to call his local MK service center. His local MK service center is located in a boat yard.

I want to order some Optima batteries for my boat which will be delivered in the next 3-4 weeks. If I order them direct from Optima now and they sit for 3-4 weeks not on a charger will that hurt them?

OK that is what I was afraid of but I should be OK with a 34.

Awesome! Thanks so much for your help. Just to be sure, for the cranking battery could you get away with a 12.81" x 6.56" (LxW) battery?

Thanks for the quick reply! That is really helpful. Are those TM batteries 27DCM NAPA batteries (https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NBP8301)? If so they are listed as 12 1/2" long but it sure doesn't look like that on the tape.

@RenegadeBassin do you know if Optima D31M batteries will fit in the battery compartment of the Renegade? Dimensions of this battery are 12.81" x 6.56" x 9.38" (LxWxH). If not what about D27M's 12.19" x 6.81" x 8.75"?

Awesome A-Jay. That is the exact information I was looking for. Now I just need to figure out if there's a way to fit a 3-bank charger and 3 Optima D31M's in an 1875 Renegade. If not I'll have to go the route ww2 is describing.

Thanks for the quick reply. Very nice boat. I went with the 1875 Renegade. I will have to return the 2 bank charger for a 3 bank. Can I ask you what kind of batteries your running (make and model)?

Hi all. I could use some advice on boat battery charging. I'm getting a boat with one cranking battery and two deep cycle trolling motor batteries in a few weeks. I bought a Minn Kota Precision 10 amp 2 bank battery charger to charge the two trolling motor batteries. Did I make a mistake? Should I get a 3 bank charger instead to charge the cranking battery and trolling motor batteries simultaneously or can I do that with the 2 bank charger?

I spoke with a Lund rep and those are the only units they will do at the factory.

The only problem with getting electronics installed at the factory is that many units are not factory options. I wanted a Helix 10 Mega DI at the bow and a Helix 10 Mega SI at the console. Neither of these are available options from the factory. With that said my dealers prices for the units themselves was the same as the retail price everywhere else.

Thanks for the info. That is a good point on the low voltage alarm. I went ahead and ordered a Renegade 1875 over the weekend. Got the 115 Pro XS, stereo, auto bilge, Smartcraft gauges, tilt steering, upgraded trailer. I also upgraded the TM to an Ultrex 80# 52". I haven't ordered any electronics yet but I'm planning on a Helix 10 SI at the console on a Precision Sonar mount and a Helix 10 DI at the bow but I'm not sure how to mount the bow unit yet. Which mount did you use at the bow? Your's looks like it fits perfectly.

Awesome. Thank you for the info. That makes sense because I spoke with a Lund representative about this today and he said even the Helix 10 non-DI or SI model will fit but the Helix 10 with SI or DI wont fit so these DI, SI units must be a little deeper. Anyways, I am very seriously considering ordering this boat. I also live in the northeast (New Hampshire). Are you happy with the boat? Anything you would warn me of?

Really nice boat and setup! Is there really no way to mount the larger Helix 10 in the console? On Lund's website the Lowrance HDS 12 is available as a "flush mount console" option on this boat and it's 12.92" wide. Possibly with some type of mount or bracket?