Matching a deep vee Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2013 against a modified vee Lund 197 Pro-V GL 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 Tiller 2013 at 18,8 ft versus Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2013 tips the scales at 975 lbs — 954 lbs more than the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 at 21 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 Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2013 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lund 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2013 carries 19 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009. 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 1800 Alaskan Tiller 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 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 197 Pro-V GL 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.