Matching a deep vee Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 2013 against a modified vee Lund SSV 16 Tiller 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 1800 Alaskan DC 2013 at 18,8 ft versus Lund SSV 16 Tiller 2009 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 2013 tips the scales at 1 105 lbs — 1 070 lbs more than the Lund SSV 16 Tiller 2009 at 35 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 90 hp, the Lund 1800 Alaskan DC 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Lund SSV 16 Tiller 2009's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

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 SSV 16 Tiller 2009 caps at 4. 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.