The Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2009 vs Lund WC 16 Tiller 2020 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2009 measures 25,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 8,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund WC 16 Tiller 2020 at 16,2 feet (2020). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2009 tips the scales at 1 730 lbs - 1 395 lbs more than the Lund WC 16 Tiller 2020 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2009 has a 200-hp advantage over the Lund WC 16 Tiller 2020's 25-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund WC 16 Tiller 2020 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund WC 16 Tiller 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.