Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lund 1600 Explorer Tiller 2006 vs Lund UR1448D 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lund 1600 Explorer Tiller 2006 vs Lund UR1448D 2004 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 60 hp, the Lund 1600 Explorer Tiller 2006 has a 35-hp advantage over the Lund UR1448D 2004'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 Tiller 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund UR1448D 2004 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 Tiller 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 1600 Explorer Tiller 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund UR1448D 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1600 Explorer Tiller
ModelUR1448D
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86 in. Stern: 82.5 in
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches7
Depth - DetailAmidship: 34 in. Bow: 37 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail960 lbs
Weight - Detail365 lbs
Weight - kg435.45
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - lbs.96
Weight - lbs.365
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]16 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches168
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessFreeboard: .063 in. Bottom: .080 in. Twin Hull Plate: .080 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. built-in tank
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp
Engine max25 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsTrolley Motor Mount