Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 166 Bass 2001 vs Alumacraft MV 1756 AW 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 166 Bass 2001 vs Alumacraft MV 1756 AW 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 Alumacraft MV 1756 AW 2009 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 166 Bass 2001 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft MV 1756 AW 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 166 Bass 2001 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft MV 1756 AW 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1756 AW 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 166 Bass 2001 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
MakeAlumacraft
Model166 Bass
ModelMV 1756 AW
Model Year2001
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches83
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - Detail600 lbs
Length overall - Detail16' 6"
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches204
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.6
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 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/s standard40 - 75hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max50 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs