Matching a modified vee Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2012 against a deep vee Lund SSV 16 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2012 measures 19,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund SSV 16 2013 at 16,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2012 tips the scales at 173 lbs — 138 lbs more than the Lund SSV 16 2013 at 35 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 2012 has a 185-hp advantage over the Lund SSV 16 2013's 40-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 SSV 16 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund SSV 16 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund SSV 16 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1975 Pro-V SE 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.