The Lund 1436L Jon 2013 is a flat-bottom design and the Lund SSV 16 Tiller 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Lund 1436L Jon 2013 at 14,0 ft versus Lund SSV 16 Tiller 2007 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund SSV 16 Tiller 2007 tips the scales at 350 lbs - 205 lbs less than the Lund 1436L Jon 2013 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 40 hp, the Lund SSV 16 Tiller 2007 has a 25-hp advantage over the Lund 1436L Jon 2013's 15-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 4 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lund SSV 16 Tiller 2007 comes in at 9 lbs per hp versus 10 lbs per hp for the Lund 1436L Jon 2013. 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Lund SSV 16 Tiller 2007 and its 40-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Lund 1436L Jon 2013 with its 15-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.