Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel 2012 vs Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a tunnel Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel 2012 against a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 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 2012 at 18,0 ft versus Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 at 16,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 tips the scales at 805 lbs — 737 lbs less than the Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel 2012 at 68 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 2012 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 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 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel 2012 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 Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 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
ModelClassic Camp 165 Tiller
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86 in
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail680 lbs
Weight - Detail805 lbs. (365 kg)
Weight - kg308.44
Weight - kg365.14
Weight - lbs.68
Weight - lbs.805
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches25
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet16.42
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches197
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow - 2nd Plate: .065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull typeTunnel
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp With Max Persons: 74 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard50 hp (37 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum capacity1,295 lbs. (587 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people5