When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 1800 & 2000 Sport Angler 2012 and the Lund 2025 Pro-V SE 2006 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lund 1800 & 2000 Sport Angler 2012 measures 18,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 16,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 2025 Pro-V SE 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1800 & 2000 Sport Angler 2012 tips the scales at 146 lbs — 127 lbs more than the Lund 2025 Pro-V SE 2006 at 19 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 250 hp, the Lund 2025 Pro-V SE 2006 has a 75-hp advantage over the Lund 1800 & 2000 Sport Angler 2012's 175-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 2025 Pro-V SE 2006 carries 55 gallons versus 41 gallons in the Lund 1800 & 2000 Sport Angler 2012. 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 2025 Pro-V SE 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund 1800 & 2000 Sport Angler 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 2025 Pro-V SE 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 2025 Pro-V SE 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1800 & 2000 Sport Angler 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.