The Lund 1825 Explorer SS 2012 is a modified-V design and the Lund 2010 Predator 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 2012 at 18,3 ft versus Lund 2010 Predator 2013 at 20,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 2010 Predator 2013 tips the scales at 1 600 lbs - 150 lbs less than the Lund 1825 Explorer SS 2012 at 1 450 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 225 hp, the Lund 2010 Predator 2013 has a 75-hp advantage over the Lund 1825 Explorer SS 2012'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 2010 Predator 2013 carries 50 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Lund 1825 Explorer SS 2012. 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 1825 Explorer SS 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Lund 2010 Predator 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1825 Explorer SS 2012 could be the deciding factor.