When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2010 and the Lund 2010 Predator 2008 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2010 measures 18,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 16,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 2010 Predator 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 2010 Predator 2008 tips the scales at 153 lbs — 135 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 2010 Predator 2008 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Lund 186 Fisherman GL 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 2010 Predator 2008 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 2010 Predator 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 2010 Predator 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 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.