Matching a deep vee Lund 186 Tyee GL 2013 against a modified vee Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2008 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 Tyee GL 2013 measures 18,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2008 tips the scales at 175 lbs — 157 lbs less than the Lund 186 Tyee 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the Lund 186 Tyee GL 2013 and 200 hp for the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 186 Tyee GL 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 186 Tyee GL 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 186 Tyee GL 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.