When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lund 2010 Predator Tiller 2009 and the Lund SSV 18 2011 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 SSV 18 2011 measures 18,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 16,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 2010 Predator Tiller 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 2010 Predator Tiller 2009 tips the scales at 153 lbs — 107 lbs more than the Lund SSV 18 2011 at 46 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 225 hp, the Lund 2010 Predator Tiller 2009 has a 165-hp advantage over the Lund SSV 18 2011's 60-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 Predator Tiller 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund SSV 18 2011 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 Predator Tiller 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 2010 Predator Tiller 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund SSV 18 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.