Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lund 1240 Jon Boat 2023 vs Lund 1700 Explorer SS 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lund 1240 Jon Boat 2023 vs Lund 1700 Explorer SS 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 125 hp, the Lund 1700 Explorer SS 2006 has a 115-hp advantage over the Lund 1240 Jon Boat 2023'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 1700 Explorer SS 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 1240 Jon Boat 2023 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1700 Explorer SS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
The Lund 1240 Jon Boat 2023 is trailerable — a genuine lifestyle advantage at this size. The Lund 1700 Explorer SS 2006 isn't listed as trailerable, which may mean a permanent berth or mooring is required.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 1700 Explorer SS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1240 Jon Boat 2023 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail11.90 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet11.9
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches143
Length overall - Inches204
Beam5.60 ft
Beam91.5 in. Stern: 87 in
Beam - Meters1.71
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches91.5
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailAmidship: 34 in. Bow: 37 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches37
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,080 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg489.88
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.108
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Horsepower10 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. built-in tank
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125 hp
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeLund
Modelnot available
Model1700 Explorer SS
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessFreeboard: .063 in. Bottom: .080 in. Twin Hull Plate: .080 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee