When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Alumacraft Angler SC 2010 and the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 2012 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft Angler SC 2010 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 2012 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Angler SC 2010 tips the scales at 465 lbs — 437 lbs more than the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 2012 at 28 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 Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 2012 tops out at 30 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Angler SC 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Angler SC 2010 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Angler SC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.