Matching a deep vee Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2013 against a flat Lund 1852MT Jon 2012 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 Tiller 2013 at 18,8 ft versus Lund 1852MT Jon 2012 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2013 tips the scales at 975 lbs — 500 lbs more than the Lund 1852MT Jon 2012 at 475 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 — 75 hp for the Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2013 and 65 hp for the Lund 1852MT Jon 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund 1852MT Jon 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 Tiller 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1852MT Jon 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.