Matching a modified vee Lund 1600 Alaskan SS 2006 against a deep vee Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lund 1600 Alaskan SS 2006 at 16,0 ft versus Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2013 at 18,8 ft. At 915 lbs and 975 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 75 hp for the Lund 1600 Alaskan SS 2006 and 75 hp for the Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 19 gal and 19 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund 1600 Alaskan SS 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1600 Alaskan SS 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.