When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 1800 Alaskan SS 2010 and the Lund 1825 Rebel XL SS 2009 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lund 1800 Alaskan SS 2010 at 18,8 ft versus Lund 1825 Rebel XL SS 2009 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1825 Rebel XL SS 2009 tips the scales at 895 lbs — 792 lbs less than the Lund 1800 Alaskan SS 2010 at 103 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 115 hp, the Lund 1825 Rebel XL SS 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Lund 1800 Alaskan SS 2010's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 19 gal and 19 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Lund 1825 Rebel XL SS 2009 and its 115-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Lund 1800 Alaskan SS 2010 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.