Matching a flat Lund 1236 2010 against a modified vee Lund 1800 Pro-V 2005 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 1800 Pro-V 2005 measures 18,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 1236 2010 at 11,9 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1800 Pro-V 2005 tips the scales at 162 lbs — 148 lbs less than the Lund 1236 2010 at 14 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Lund 1800 Pro-V 2005 has a 165-hp advantage over the Lund 1236 2010's 10-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1800 Pro-V 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 1236 2010 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1800 Pro-V 2005 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lund 1800 Pro-V 2005 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Lund 1236 2010. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 1800 Pro-V 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1236 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.