When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 1950 Tyee 2011 and the Lund 2010 Predator Sport 2009 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lund 1950 Tyee 2011 measures 19,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 17,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 2010 Predator Sport 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). At 1 735 lbs and 1 675 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 225 hp for the Lund 1950 Tyee 2011 and 225 hp for the Lund 2010 Predator Sport 2009. 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 — 5 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 2010 Predator Sport 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 1950 Tyee 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 2010 Predator Sport 2009 could be the deciding factor.