When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 1700 Pro Sport Vazer 2008 and the Lund 1700 Tyee 2012 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?

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 125 hp, the Lund 1700 Tyee 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Lund 1700 Pro Sport Vazer 2008's 100-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 Tyee 2012 carries 24 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Lund 1700 Pro Sport Vazer 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 5 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.