Matching a modified vee Lund 1710 Predator SS 2010 against a deep vee Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 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 1710 Predator SS 2010 at 17,1 ft versus Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 2013 at 18,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 2013 tips the scales at 1 105 lbs — 210 lbs less than the Lund 1710 Predator SS 2010 at 895 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Lund 1710 Predator SS 2010 and 90 hp for the Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 19 gal and 19 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund 1710 Predator SS 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 2013 could be the deciding factor.