When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 1625 Rebel XL Tiller 2009 and the Lund SSV 18 2012 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lund 1625 Rebel XL Tiller 2009 at 16,0 ft versus Lund SSV 18 2012 at 18,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1625 Rebel XL Tiller 2009 tips the scales at 775 lbs — 729 lbs more than the Lund SSV 18 2012 at 46 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 60 hp for the Lund 1625 Rebel XL Tiller 2009 and 60 hp for the Lund SSV 18 2012. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund SSV 18 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Lund 1625 Rebel XL Tiller 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund SSV 18 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund SSV 18 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1625 Rebel XL Tiller 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.