When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 1700 Explorer Sport 2006 and the Lund 2000 Alaskan SS 2007 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lund 1700 Explorer Sport 2006 measures 17,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 15,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 2000 Alaskan SS 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1700 Explorer Sport 2006 tips the scales at 115 lbs — 103 lbs more than the Lund 2000 Alaskan SS 2007 at 12 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 — 125 hp for the Lund 1700 Explorer Sport 2006 and 125 hp for the Lund 2000 Alaskan SS 2007. 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 27 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lund 2000 Alaskan SS 2007 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Lund 1700 Explorer Sport 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.