Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a tunnel Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 against a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 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 VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 at 18,0 ft versus Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 tips the scales at 875 lbs — 253 lbs more than the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 at 622 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 Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 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 VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 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 VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel 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 Fisherman 160 CS 2008 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
ModelAll-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC
ModelFisherman 160 CS
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86 in
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail875 lbs
Weight - Detail622 lbs. (282 kg)
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - kg282.13
Weight - lbs.875
Weight - lbs.622
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches195
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 32 in. (0.82 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides-0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull typeTunnel
Hull typeOther
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people5