When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 1852MT 2010 and the Lund Classic 1660 Tiller 2006 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lund 1852MT 2010 at 18,0 ft versus Lund Classic 1660 Tiller 2006 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund Classic 1660 Tiller 2006 tips the scales at 785 lbs — 310 lbs less than the Lund 1852MT 2010 at 475 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 — 45 hp for the Lund 1852MT 2010 and 60 hp for the Lund Classic 1660 Tiller 2006. 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.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lund 1852MT 2010 comes in at 11 lbs per hp versus 13 lbs per hp for the Lund Classic 1660 Tiller 2006. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.