Both the Lund 2000 Fisherman 2005 and the Lund 2150 Baron 2012 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Lund 2000 Fisherman 2005 at 19,0 ft versus Lund 2150 Baron 2012 at 21,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 2000 Fisherman 2005 tips the scales at 2 725 lbs - 625 lbs more than the Lund 2150 Baron 2012 at 2 100 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 300 hp, the Lund 2150 Baron 2012 has a 75-hp advantage over the Lund 2000 Fisherman 2005's 225-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 2150 Baron 2012 carries 78 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Lund 2000 Fisherman 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 Fisherman 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Lund 2150 Baron 2012 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 Fisherman 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 2000 Fisherman 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 2150 Baron 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.