When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2010 and the Lund Pro Angler 18 2007 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2010 at 20,2 ft versus Lund Pro Angler 18 2007 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund Pro Angler 18 2007 tips the scales at 128 lbs — 111 lbs less than the Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2010 at 17 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 SS 2010 has a 110-hp advantage over the Lund Pro Angler 18 2007'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 2007 carries 32 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2010. 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 2010 Explorer SS 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund Pro Angler 18 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund Pro Angler 18 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.