When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2008 and the Lund WC 16 2011 are modified vee designs with fiberglass 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2008 at 19,0 ft versus Lund WC 16 2011 at 16,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund WC 16 2011 tips the scales at 335 lbs — 314 lbs less than the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2008 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 WC 16 2011 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Lund WC 16 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund WC 16 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.