When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 1600 Explorer SS 2007 and the Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2009 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lund 1600 Explorer SS 2007 measures 16,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1600 Explorer SS 2007 tips the scales at 1 035 lbs — 1 013 lbs more than the Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2009 at 22 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 1600 Explorer SS 2007 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lund 1600 Explorer SS 2007 carries 19 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2009. 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 208 Pro-V GL 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 1600 Explorer SS 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1600 Explorer SS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.