Both the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2011 and the Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2010 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 2011 at 19,6 ft versus Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2010 at 19,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2011 tips the scales at 2 100 lbs - 370 lbs more than the Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2010 at 1 730 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 225 hp for the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2011 and 225 hp for the Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2010. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2011 carries 60 gallons versus 51 gallons in the Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 5 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.