The Lund 1232 Jon 2012 is a flat-bottom design and the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2009 measures 18,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 6,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 1232 Jon 2012 at 11,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2009 tips the scales at 1 800 lbs - 1 710 lbs less than the Lund 1232 Jon 2012 at 90 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Lund 1232 Jon 2012 carries a rated maximum of 3 hp. Engine data for the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2009 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Lund 1232 Jon 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1232 Jon 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.