When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2010 and the Lund Classic 1660 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 2010 Explorer Sport 2010 measures 20,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund Classic 1660 Tiller 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund Classic 1660 Tiller 2006 tips the scales at 785 lbs — 610 lbs less than the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2010 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 2010 has a 140-hp advantage over the Lund Classic 1660 Tiller 2006's 60-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 Classic 1660 Tiller 2006 carries 19 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Lund 2010 Explorer Sport 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.