Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lund 1425 Classic Tiller 2008 vs Lund 1825 Pro Guide 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Lund 1425 Classic Tiller 2008 against a deep vee Lund 1825 Pro Guide 2013 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 1825 Pro Guide 2013 measures 18,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 1425 Classic Tiller 2008 at 14,0 feet (2008). At 59 lbs and 122 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Lund 1825 Pro Guide 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Lund 1425 Classic Tiller 2008's 40-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 1825 Pro Guide 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 1425 Classic Tiller 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1825 Pro Guide 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 1825 Pro Guide 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1425 Classic Tiller 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1425 Classic Tiller
Model1825 Pro Guide
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches9
Weight - Detail590 lbs
Weight - Detail1,220 lbs
Weight - kg267.62
Weight - kg553.38
Weight - lbs.59
Weight - lbs.122
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet18.33
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.5
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches177
Length overall - Inches22
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail40 in. bow
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp
Engine max90 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailShoreland?r
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height5 ft. 10.5 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,320 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Operational Info
Storagenot available
StorageRod Storage: 6 ft. 6 in. - 7 ft
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6