Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2013 vs AlumaCraft Pro 185 AG 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2013 vs AlumaCraft Pro 185 AG 2021 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2013 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the AlumaCraft Pro 185 AG 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The AlumaCraft Pro 185 AG 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the AlumaCraft Pro 185 AG 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the AlumaCraft Pro 185 AG 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
Makenot available
Model1648 NCS
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail310 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg140.61
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. bottom width
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 / 20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.070 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max35 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower