Both the Lund 2075 Pro-V Tiller 2009 and the Lund Mr. Pike 18 2006 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 2075 Pro-V Tiller 2009 measures 25,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund Mr. Pike 18 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 2075 Pro-V Tiller 2009 tips the scales at 1 890 lbs - 560 lbs more than the Lund Mr. Pike 18 2006 at 1 330 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 250 hp, the Lund 2075 Pro-V Tiller 2009 has a 100-hp advantage over the Lund Mr. Pike 18 2006's 150-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 2075 Pro-V Tiller 2009 carries 65 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Lund Mr. Pike 18 2006. 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 2075 Pro-V Tiller 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund Mr. Pike 18 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 2075 Pro-V Tiller 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 2075 Pro-V Tiller 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund Mr. Pike 18 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.