Both the Lund 165PE 2005 and the Lund 1750 Outfitter Tiller 2012 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 165PE 2005 at 16,0 ft versus Lund 1750 Outfitter Tiller 2012 at 17,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1750 Outfitter Tiller 2012 tips the scales at 805 lbs - 255 lbs less than the Lund 165PE 2005 at 550 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 165PE 2005 and 60 hp for the Lund 1750 Outfitter Tiller 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 1750 Outfitter Tiller 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Lund 165PE 2005 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1750 Outfitter Tiller 2012 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lund 165PE 2005 comes in at 9 lbs per hp versus 13 lbs per hp for the Lund 1750 Outfitter Tiller 2012. 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.