The Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 2013 is a deep-V design and the Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2012 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 1800 Alaskan DC 2013 at 18,8 ft versus Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2012 at 18,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 2013 tips the scales at 1 105 lbs - 130 lbs more than the Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2012 at 975 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 2013 and 75 hp for the Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2012. 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 carry nearly identical fuel loads - 19 gal and 19 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 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 1800 Alaskan DC 2013 could be the deciding factor.