When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2011 and the Lund WC 12 2012 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 SS 2011 measures 20,2 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund WC 12 2012 at 12,2 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund WC 12 2012 tips the scales at 205 lbs — 188 lbs less than the Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2011 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 2011 has a 185-hp advantage over the Lund WC 12 2012's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund WC 12 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 2010 Explorer SS 2011 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 WC 12 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.