Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW SC 2011 vs AlumaCraft Pro 185 AG 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW SC 2011 vs AlumaCraft Pro 185 AG 2021 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 All-Weld MV 1860 AW SC 2011 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the AlumaCraft Pro 185 AG 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW SC 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the AlumaCraft Pro 185 AG 2021 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 SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW SC 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 Pro 185 AG 2021 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
Makenot available
ModelAll-Weld MV 1860 AW SC
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail875 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.875
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches25
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower