Matching a deep vee Lund 186 Pro-V GL 2013 against a modified vee Lund A 12 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lund 186 Pro-V GL 2013 measures 18,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund A 12 2012 at 12,1 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund A 12 2012 tips the scales at 164 lbs — 146 lbs less than the Lund 186 Pro-V GL 2013 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Lund 186 Pro-V GL 2013 has a 190-hp advantage over the Lund A 12 2012's 10-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 186 Pro-V GL 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund A 12 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 186 Pro-V GL 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 186 Pro-V GL 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund A 12 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.