The Lund 1600 Alaskan SS 2013 is a deep-V design and the Lund 1725 Pro Guide Tiller 2010 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 1600 Alaskan SS 2013 at 16,8 ft versus Lund 1725 Pro Guide Tiller 2010 at 17,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1725 Pro Guide Tiller 2010 tips the scales at 1 120 lbs - 260 lbs less than the Lund 1600 Alaskan SS 2013 at 860 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 75 hp for the Lund 1600 Alaskan SS 2013 and 75 hp for the Lund 1725 Pro Guide Tiller 2010. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lund 1725 Pro Guide Tiller 2010 carries 27 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Lund 1600 Alaskan SS 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1600 Alaskan SS 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 1725 Pro Guide Tiller 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1600 Alaskan SS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lund 1600 Alaskan SS 2013 comes in at 12 lbs per hp versus 15 lbs per hp for the Lund 1725 Pro Guide Tiller 2010. 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 Alaskan SS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 16,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1725 Pro Guide Tiller 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.