Matching a modified vee Lund 1825 Explorer SS 2008 against a deep vee Lund 1825 Pro Guide 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 SS 2008 at 18,0 ft versus Lund 1825 Pro Guide 2013 at 18,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1825 Pro Guide 2013 tips the scales at 122 lbs — 108 lbs less than the Lund 1825 Explorer SS 2008 at 14 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 150 hp, the Lund 1825 Explorer SS 2008 has a 60-hp advantage over the Lund 1825 Pro Guide 2013's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 32 gal and 32 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1825 Pro Guide 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 1825 Explorer SS 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1825 Pro Guide 2013 could be the deciding factor.