Matching a flat Lund 1448 2010 against a modified vee Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 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 197 Pro-V GL 2009 measures 19,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 1448 2010 at 14,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1448 2010 tips the scales at 365 lbs — 344 lbs more than the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 at 21 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 Lund 1448 2010 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Lund 1448 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1448 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.