The Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2009 is a modified-V design and the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 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 186 Fisherman GL 2009 at 18,0 ft versus Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2013 at 20,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2009 tips the scales at 1 800 lbs - 525 lbs more than the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2013 at 1 275 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 Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2013 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2009 carries 40 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2013. 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 186 Fisherman GL 2009 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.