Both the Lund 1725 Rebel XL Sport 2009 and the Lund 1825 Pro Guide 2008 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 1725 Rebel XL Sport 2009 at 17,0 ft versus Lund 1825 Pro Guide 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1825 Pro Guide 2008 tips the scales at 1 220 lbs - 295 lbs less than the Lund 1725 Rebel XL Sport 2009 at 925 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 1725 Rebel XL Sport 2009 and 90 hp for the Lund 1825 Pro Guide 2008. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lund 1825 Pro Guide 2008 carries 32 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Lund 1725 Rebel XL Sport 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.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lund 1725 Rebel XL Sport 2009 comes in at 10 lbs per hp versus 14 lbs per hp for the Lund 1825 Pro Guide 2008. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration - meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.