The Lund 1852MT Tiller 2023 vs Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2010 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Lund 1852MT Tiller 2023 at 17,9 ft versus Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2010 at 20,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2010 tips the scales at 1 700 lbs - 1 225 lbs less than the Lund 1852MT Tiller 2023 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2010 has a 155-hp advantage over the Lund 1852MT Tiller 2023's 45-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 1852MT Tiller 2023 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2010 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 1852MT Tiller 2023 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.