Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 vs Alumacraft Yukon 165 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 vs Alumacraft Yukon 165 2004 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 has a 40-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Yukon 165 2004's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 Yukon 165 2004 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 Yukon 165 2004 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
ModelYukon 165
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches76
Weight - Detail875 lbs
Weight - Detail715 lbs
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - kg324.32
Weight - lbs.875
Weight - lbs.715
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Detail37 in
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Meters0.94
Height - Inches27
Height - Inches37
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]20 in. Width: 72.5 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches198
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeTunnel
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine max50 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people5 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailn/a