Matching a modified vee Lund 1600 Alaskan Tiller 2012 against a deep vee Lund 1810 Predator SS 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 Tiller 2012 at 16,8 ft versus Lund 1810 Predator SS 2013 at 18,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1810 Predator SS 2013 tips the scales at 965 lbs — 879 lbs less than the Lund 1600 Alaskan Tiller 2012 at 86 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 125 hp, the Lund 1810 Predator SS 2013 has a 65-hp advantage over the Lund 1600 Alaskan Tiller 2012's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 1600 Alaskan Tiller 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Lund 1810 Predator SS 2013 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 Alaskan Tiller 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 1600 Alaskan Tiller 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1810 Predator SS 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.