When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 1700 Pro Sport Vazer 2009 and the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lund 1700 Pro Sport Vazer 2009 at 17,0 ft versus Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1700 Pro Sport Vazer 2009 tips the scales at 175 lbs — 154 lbs more than the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 at 21 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 Lund 1700 Pro Sport Vazer 2009 carries a rated maximum of 100 hp. Engine data for the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 carries 6 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Lund 1700 Pro Sport Vazer 2009. 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.