Matching a modified vee Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2006 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 SSV 16 2013 measures 16,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2006 tips the scales at 1 185 lbs — 1 150 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 125 hp, the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2006 has a 85-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 2000 Alaskan DC 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund SSV 16 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2006 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lund SSV 16 2013 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 10 lbs per hp for the Lund 2000 Alaskan DC 2006. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.