Matching a modified vee Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2009 against a deep vee Lund 208 Pro-V GL 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 208 Pro-V GL 2013 measures 20,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 18,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2009 tips the scales at 175 lbs — 153 lbs more than the Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2013 at 22 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 208 Pro-V GL 2013 has a 100-hp advantage over the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2009's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 208 Pro-V GL 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 20,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.