Matching a deep vee Lund 1875 Impact SS 2013 against a modified vee Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2011 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 1875 Impact SS 2013 at 18,8 ft versus Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2011 at 19,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1875 Impact SS 2013 tips the scales at 1 215 lbs — 1 194 lbs more than the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2011 at 21 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 225 hp, the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2011 has a 75-hp advantage over the Lund 1875 Impact SS 2013's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lund 1875 Impact SS 2013 carries 32 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2011. 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 1875 Impact SS 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1875 Impact SS 2013 could be the deciding factor.