Both the Lund 1800 Fisherman OB 2006 and the Lund 1875 Pro-V SE 2012 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 Fisherman OB 2006 at 18,0 ft versus Lund 1875 Pro-V SE 2012 at 18,8 ft. At 1 475 lbs and 1 500 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Lund 1875 Pro-V SE 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Lund 1800 Fisherman OB 2006's 175-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 40 gal and 40 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1800 Fisherman OB 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Lund 1875 Pro-V SE 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 Fisherman OB 2006 could be the deciding factor.