Matching a modified vee Lund 1600 Explorer SS 2007 against a deep vee Lund WC 14 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 Explorer SS 2007 at 16,0 ft versus Lund WC 14 2013 at 14,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1600 Explorer SS 2007 tips the scales at 1 035 lbs — 740 lbs more than the Lund WC 14 2013 at 295 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 90 hp, the Lund 1600 Explorer SS 2007 has a 65-hp advantage over the Lund WC 14 2013's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1600 Explorer SS 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Lund WC 14 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 Explorer SS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lund 1600 Explorer SS 2007 comes in at 12 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the Lund WC 14 2013. 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 Explorer SS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund WC 14 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.