Matching a deep vee Lund 1950 Tyee 2013 against a modified vee Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 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 1950 Tyee 2013 at 19,7 ft versus Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1950 Tyee 2013 tips the scales at 1 735 lbs — 1 714 lbs more than the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 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 Lund 1950 Tyee 2013 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 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 1950 Tyee 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1950 Tyee 2013 could be the deciding factor.