Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lund 1800 Sport Angler 2013 vs Lund U1756 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lund 1800 Sport Angler 2013 vs Lund U1756 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lund 1800 Sport Angler 2013 at 18,5 ft versus Lund U1756 2005 at 17,0 ft. At 146 lbs and 74 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 175 hp, the Lund 1800 Sport Angler 2013 has a 120-hp advantage over the Lund U1756 2005's 55-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1800 Sport Angler 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund U1756 2005 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 Sport Angler 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 1800 Sport Angler 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund U1756 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1800 Sport Angler
ModelU1756
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches77
Depth - Detail46 in. bow
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches46
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detail1,460 lbs
Weight - Detail545 lbs. (VE) 740 lbs. (VSE, VDSE, VDCE)
Weight - kg662.24
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - lbs.146
Weight - lbs.74
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.100 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp
Engine max55 hp (VE) 80 hp (VSE, VDSE, VDCE)
Operational Info
StorageRod Storage: 9 - 10 ft
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs
Maximum capacity1,237 lbs. (VE) 1,012 lbs. (VSE, VDSE, VDCE)
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height7 ft
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 8.5 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,616 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available