Matching a modified vee Lund 170WPE 2005 against a deep vee Lund 1800 Alaskan SS 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 170WPE 2005 at 17,0 ft versus Lund 1800 Alaskan SS 2013 at 18,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 170WPE 2005 tips the scales at 995 lbs — 892 lbs more than the Lund 1800 Alaskan SS 2013 at 103 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 115 hp, the Lund 170WPE 2005 has a 25-hp advantage over the Lund 1800 Alaskan SS 2013's 90-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 1800 Alaskan SS 2013 carries 19 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Lund 170WPE 2005. 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 1800 Alaskan SS 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund 170WPE 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1800 Alaskan SS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 1800 Alaskan SS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 170WPE 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.