Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1648 2004 vs Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1648 2004 vs Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 2009 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 75 hp, the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 2009 has a 40-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1648 2004's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 2009 and its 75-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft 1648 2004 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1648
ModelVB 1756 AW Tunnel SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches83
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - Detail830 lbs
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg376.48
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.83
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches204
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max75 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs