Both the Lund 165PE 2005 and the Lund WC 16 DLX 2006 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 WC 16 DLX 2006 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 165PE 2005 tips the scales at 550 lbs - 125 lbs more than the Lund WC 16 DLX 2006 at 425 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 60 hp, the Lund 165PE 2005 has a 30-hp advantage over the Lund WC 16 DLX 2006's 30-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 WC 16 DLX 2006 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 WC 16 DLX 2006 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 14 lbs per hp for the Lund WC 16 DLX 2006. 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.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund WC 16 DLX 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 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.