Matching a modified vee Lund 1700 Explorer SS 2006 against a deep vee Lund 1800 Tyee 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lund 1700 Explorer SS 2006 at 17,0 ft versus Lund 1800 Tyee 2013 at 18,1 ft. At 108 lbs and 14 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 Tyee 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Lund 1700 Explorer SS 2006's 125-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 27 gal and 29 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1800 Tyee 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund 1700 Explorer SS 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1800 Tyee 2013 could be the deciding factor.