The Lund 1700 Explorer Sport 2006 vs Lund 1700 Pro Sport OB 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 — 125 hp for the Lund 1700 Explorer Sport 2006 and 115 hp for the Lund 1700 Pro Sport OB 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 carry nearly identical fuel loads — 27 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1700 Explorer Sport 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 1700 Pro Sport OB 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1700 Explorer Sport 2006 could be the deciding factor.