Matching a modified vee Lund 1825 Rebel XL Sport 2012 against a deep vee Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 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 Rebel XL Sport 2012 at 18,3 ft versus Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2013 at 20,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2013 tips the scales at 1 275 lbs — 310 lbs less than the Lund 1825 Rebel XL Sport 2012 at 965 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 125 hp for the Lund 1825 Rebel XL Sport 2012 and 125 hp for the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2013 carries 27 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Lund 1825 Rebel XL Sport 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 2000 Alaskan DC 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund 1825 Rebel XL Sport 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 20,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1825 Rebel XL Sport 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.