When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2010 and the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2012 are modified vee designs with fiberglass 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 186 Fisherman GL 2010 at 18,5 ft versus Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2012 at 20,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2012 tips the scales at 1 275 lbs — 1 257 lbs less than the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2010 at 18 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 2012 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2012 carries 27 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2010. 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 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2010 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.