The Lund 1700 Explorer Tiller 2004 vs Lund 1775 Crossover XS 2013 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Lund 1775 Crossover XS 2013 has a 75-hp advantage over the Lund 1700 Explorer Tiller 2004's 75-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 26 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1775 Crossover XS 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund 1700 Explorer Tiller 2004 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1775 Crossover XS 2013 could be the deciding factor.