Matching a deep vee Lund 1875 Pro-V IFS 2013 against a modified vee Lund Crossover XS 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lund 1875 Pro-V IFS 2013 at 18,8 ft versus Lund Crossover XS 2012 at 18,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund Crossover XS 2012 tips the scales at 1 558 lbs — 1 542 lbs less than the Lund 1875 Pro-V IFS 2013 at 16 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 1875 Pro-V IFS 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Lund Crossover XS 2012's 175-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 Crossover XS 2012 carries 32 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Lund 1875 Pro-V IFS 2013. 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 Crossover XS 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Lund 1875 Pro-V IFS 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund Crossover XS 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund Crossover XS 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1875 Pro-V IFS 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.