Matching a flat Lund 1436L Jon 2012 against a modified vee Lund 1600 Pro Sport OB 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lund 1436L Jon 2012 at 14,0 ft versus Lund 1600 Pro Sport OB 2005 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1600 Pro Sport OB 2005 tips the scales at 971 lbs — 826 lbs less than the Lund 1436L Jon 2012 at 145 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 90 hp, the Lund 1600 Pro Sport OB 2005 has a 75-hp advantage over the Lund 1436L Jon 2012's 15-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 1600 Pro Sport OB 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Lund 1436L Jon 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1600 Pro Sport OB 2005 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lund 1436L Jon 2012 comes in at 10 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the Lund 1600 Pro Sport OB 2005. 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 1600 Pro Sport OB 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1436L Jon 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.