Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 176 Bass 2001 vs Alumacraft MV 1860 AW CC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 176 Bass 2001 vs Alumacraft MV 1860 AW CC 2007 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 CC 2007 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 176 Bass 2001 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft 176 Bass 2001 carries 24 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW CC 2007. 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 Alumacraft MV 1860 AW CC 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 176 Bass 2001 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 CC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW CC 2007 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 176 Bass 2001 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model176 Bass
ModelMV 1860 AW CC
Model Year2001
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches86
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - Detail905 lbs
Length overall - Detail17' 6"
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches216
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg410.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.905
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
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 - 90hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs