Both the Lund 1800 Pro-V 2005 and the Lund Pro Angler 17 Tiller 2005 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 Pro-V 2005 at 18,0 ft versus Lund Pro Angler 17 Tiller 2005 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1800 Pro-V 2005 tips the scales at 1 620 lbs - 410 lbs more than the Lund Pro Angler 17 Tiller 2005 at 1 210 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 175 hp, the Lund 1800 Pro-V 2005 has a 100-hp advantage over the Lund Pro Angler 17 Tiller 2005's 75-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 1800 Pro-V 2005 carries 40 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Lund Pro Angler 17 Tiller 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 6 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 Pro-V 2005 comes in at 9 lbs per hp versus 16 lbs per hp for the Lund Pro Angler 17 Tiller 2005. 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.