When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 2000 Alaskan 2005 and the Lund Pro Angler 18 Tiller 2006 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 Pro Angler 18 Tiller 2006 measures 18,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 16,0 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 — 1 057 lbs more than the Lund Pro Angler 18 Tiller 2006 at 128 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 2005 has a 35-hp advantage over the Lund Pro Angler 18 Tiller 2006's 90-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 Pro Angler 18 Tiller 2006 carries 32 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Lund 2000 Alaskan 2005. 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 Pro Angler 18 Tiller 2006 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.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lund Pro Angler 18 Tiller 2006 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 10 lbs per hp for the Lund 2000 Alaskan 2005. 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.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 2000 Alaskan 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund Pro Angler 18 Tiller 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.