When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 and the Lund 2025 Pro-V 2005 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 measures 19,6 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 17,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 2025 Pro-V 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). At 21 lbs and 2 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.
The Lund 2025 Pro-V 2005 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lund 2025 Pro-V 2005 carries 55 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010. 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 2025 Pro-V 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 2025 Pro-V 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 2025 Pro-V 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.