Matching a modified vee Lund 186 Tyee GL 2012 against a deep vee Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lund 186 Tyee GL 2012 at 18,5 ft versus Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2013 at 20,7 ft. At 18 lbs and 22 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2013 has a 125-hp advantage over the Lund 186 Tyee GL 2012's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund 186 Tyee GL 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 20,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 186 Tyee GL 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.