Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lund 1600 Explorer Tiller 2007 vs Lund U1860VD 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lund 1600 Explorer Tiller 2007 vs Lund U1860VD 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 60 hp for the Lund 1600 Explorer Tiller 2007 and 50 hp for the Lund U1860VD 2004. 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.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Lund 1600 Explorer Tiller 2007 and Lund U1860VD 2004 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model1600 Explorer Tiller
ModelU1860VD
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches86.5
Weight - Detail960 lbs.
Weight - Detail640 lbs.
Weight - kg435.45
Weight - kg290.3
Weight - lbs.960
Weight - lbs.640
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]21 in.
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail18 ft.
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp
Engine max50 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailShoreland'r
Trailer - Detailnot available
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsNavigational Lighting Side Mount Gun Box Trolling Motor Mount Tunnel