Both the Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 2012 and the Lund Mr. Pike 16 2006 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 1800 Alaskan DC 2012 at 18,8 ft versus Lund Mr. Pike 16 2006 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund Mr. Pike 16 2006 tips the scales at 1 215 lbs - 110 lbs less than the Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 2012 at 1 105 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 1800 Alaskan DC 2012 and 100 hp for the Lund Mr. Pike 16 2006. 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 Mr. Pike 16 2006 carries 27 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 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 Mr. Pike 16 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 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 Mr. Pike 16 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund Mr. Pike 16 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 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.