When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 1800 Pro-V Tiller 2006 and the Lund 1810 Predator SS 2011 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 Pro-V Tiller 2006 at 18,0 ft versus Lund 1810 Predator SS 2011 at 18,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1810 Predator SS 2011 tips the scales at 965 lbs — 950 lbs less than the Lund 1800 Pro-V Tiller 2006 at 15 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 1810 Predator SS 2011 has a 35-hp advantage over the Lund 1800 Pro-V Tiller 2006'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 1810 Predator SS 2011 carries 19 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Lund 1800 Pro-V Tiller 2006. 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 Pro-V Tiller 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 1810 Predator SS 2011 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 Pro-V Tiller 2006 could be the deciding factor.