Matching a modified vee Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW CC 2011 against a deep vee Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW CC 2011 at 18,0 ft versus Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2009 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2009 tips the scales at 1 482 lbs — 577 lbs less than the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW CC 2011 at 905 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2009 has a 35-hp advantage over the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW CC 2011's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2009 carries 38 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW CC 2011. 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 All-Weld MV 1860 AW CC 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW CC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW CC 2011 comes in at 8 lbs per hp versus 10 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2009. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW CC 2011 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 Dominator 175 Sport 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.