Matching a deep vee Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2013 against a modified vee Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2012 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 197 Pro-V GL 2013 at 19,6 ft versus Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2012 at 20,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2012 tips the scales at 175 lbs — 154 lbs less than the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2013 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2012's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 6 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.