Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lund 1725 Pro Guide 2008 vs Lund U1860VCD 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lund 1725 Pro Guide 2008 vs Lund U1860VCD 2004 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 75 hp for the Lund 1725 Pro Guide 2008 and 80 hp for the Lund U1860VCD 2004. 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 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.
Bottom line: The Lund 1725 Pro Guide 2008 and Lund U1860VCD 2004 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model1725 Pro Guide
ModelU1860VCD
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches86.5
Weight - Detail1,120 lbs.
Weight - Detail640 lbs.
Weight - kg508.02
Weight - kg290.3
Weight - lbs.1120
Weight - lbs.640
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]21 in.
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail18 ft.
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches208
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp
Engine max80 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailShoreland?r
Trailer - Detailnot available
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsNavigational Lighting Side Mount Gun Box Trolling Motor Mount Tunnel