Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel 2012 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a tunnel Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel 2012 against a deep vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 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 2012 at 18,0 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 tips the scales at 1 735 lbs — 1 667 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 has a 150-hp advantage over the Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel 2012's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel 2012 with its 50-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelAll-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel
ModelTournament Pro 195 CS
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86 in
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail680 lbs
Weight - Detail1,735 lbs. (787 kg)
Weight - kg308.44
Weight - kg786.98
Weight - lbs.68
Weight - lbs.1735
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches25
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 3 in. (5.86 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.87
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches231
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.86
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeTunnel
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp With Max Persons: 74 hp
Engine max200 hp (148 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people6