When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 1800 Alaskan 2005 and the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2006 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lund 1800 Alaskan 2005 measures 18,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2006 tips the scales at 1 185 lbs — 1 086 lbs less than the Lund 1800 Alaskan 2005 at 99 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 125 hp, the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2006 has a 35-hp advantage over the Lund 1800 Alaskan 2005's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2006 carries 27 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Lund 1800 Alaskan 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 7 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.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lund 1800 Alaskan 2005 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 10 lbs per hp for the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2006. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.