Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2008 vs Lund SSV 14 2013: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2008 and the Lund SSV 14 2013 are modified-V designs, the first built in fibreglass and the second in aluminium, so 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?
The Lund SSV 14 2013 tops out at 35 hp. Engine specs for the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2008 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Lund SSV 14 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 186 Fisherman GL 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund SSV 14 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model186 Fisherman GL
ModelSSV 14
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches70
Height [transom]25 in.
Height [transom]15 or 20 in.
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. bow
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail285 or 295 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg133.81
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.295
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard175 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity915 or 1,020 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4