When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 2000 Alaskan 2005 and the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2011 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2011 measures 20,2 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 18,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 2000 Alaskan 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 2000 Alaskan 2005 tips the scales at 1 185 lbs — 1 010 lbs more than the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2011 at 175 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 200 hp, the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2011 has a 75-hp advantage over the Lund 2000 Alaskan 2005's 125-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lund 2000 Alaskan 2005 carries 27 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 2000 Alaskan 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2011 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.