Matching a modified vee Lund 1700 Pro Sport 2007 against a deep vee Lund 186 Pro-V GL 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 Pro Sport 2007 at 17,0 ft versus Lund 186 Pro-V GL 2013 at 18,5 ft. At 12 lbs and 18 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 200 hp, the Lund 186 Pro-V GL 2013 has a 85-hp advantage over the Lund 1700 Pro Sport 2007's 115-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 Pro Sport 2007 carries 24 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Lund 186 Pro-V GL 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 186 Pro-V GL 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 1700 Pro Sport 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 186 Pro-V GL 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 186 Pro-V GL 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1700 Pro Sport 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.