Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 vs Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 vs Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special 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 1860 AW Special 2009 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 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 1860 AW Special 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches216
Beamnot available
Beam86 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches86
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,050 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.105
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches25
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMERCURY
Engine makenot available
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
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAlumacraft
Modelnot available
ModelMV 1860 AW Special
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee