Both the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 and the Lund WC 16 2012 are modified-V designs, the first built in fibreglass and the second in aluminium, so 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 2009 at 19,0 ft versus Lund WC 16 2012 at 16,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 tips the scales at 2 100 lbs - 1 765 lbs more than the Lund WC 16 2012 at 335 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 2012 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 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 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Lund WC 16 2012 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2009 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 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.