Matching a modified vee Lund 1700 Explorer SS 2007 against a deep vee Lund 1950 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 2007 at 17,0 ft versus Lund 1950 Tyee 2013 at 19,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1950 Tyee 2013 tips the scales at 1 735 lbs — 1 627 lbs less than the Lund 1700 Explorer SS 2007 at 108 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 225 hp, the Lund 1950 Tyee 2013 has a 100-hp advantage over the Lund 1700 Explorer SS 2007's 125-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lund 1700 Explorer SS 2007 carries 27 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Lund 1950 Tyee 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1950 Tyee 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Lund 1700 Explorer SS 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1950 Tyee 2013 could be the deciding factor.