When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 165PE 2005 and the Lund 1800 & 2000 Sport Angler 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 165PE 2005 at 16,0 ft versus Lund 1800 & 2000 Sport Angler 2012 at 18,5 ft. At 55 lbs and 146 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Lund 1800 & 2000 Sport Angler 2012 has a 115-hp advantage over the Lund 165PE 2005's 60-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 1800 & 2000 Sport Angler 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 1800 & 2000 Sport Angler 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 1800 & 2000 Sport Angler 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 165PE 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.