Matching a deep vee Lund 1750 Tyee 2013 against a modified vee Lund 1825 Explorer Sport 2009 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 1750 Tyee 2013 at 17,5 ft versus Lund 1825 Explorer Sport 2009 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1750 Tyee 2013 tips the scales at 1 345 lbs — 1 200 lbs more than the Lund 1825 Explorer Sport 2009 at 145 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 — 150 hp for the Lund 1750 Tyee 2013 and 150 hp for the Lund 1825 Explorer Sport 2009. 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 Explorer Sport 2009 carries 32 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Lund 1750 Tyee 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 1750 Tyee 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund 1825 Explorer Sport 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1750 Tyee 2013 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lund 1825 Explorer Sport 2009 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 9 lbs per hp for the Lund 1750 Tyee 2013. 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.