Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lund 1825 Explorer Sport 2011 vs Lund 2025 Impact 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Lund 1825 Explorer Sport 2011 against a deep vee Lund 2025 Impact 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lund 1825 Explorer Sport 2011 at 18,3 ft versus Lund 2025 Impact 2013 at 20,2 ft. At 145 lbs and 175 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 2025 Impact 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Lund 1825 Explorer Sport 2011's 150-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 1825 Explorer Sport 2011 carries 32 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Lund 2025 Impact 2013. 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 2025 Impact 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 1825 Explorer Sport 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 2025 Impact 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 2025 Impact 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1825 Explorer Sport 2011 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
Model1825 Explorer Sport
Model2025 Impact
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs
Weight - Detail1,750 lbs
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - kg793.79
Weight - lbs.145
Weight - lbs.175
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet18.33
Length - Feet20.17
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches242
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail39 in. bow
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches39
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
StorageRod Storage: 6 ft. 6 in. - 7 ft
StorageRod Storage: 6 ft. 6 in. - 7 ft
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailShoreland?r
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 9.5 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 9.5 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,139 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 4 in