Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Angler SC 2010 vs Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel FF 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Angler SC 2010 vs Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel FF 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft Angler SC 2010 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel FF 2005 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Angler SC 2010 tips the scales at 465 lbs — 371 lbs more than the Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel FF 2005 at 94 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 V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel FF 2005 tops out at 115 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 V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel FF 2005 is rated for 6 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 V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel FF 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel FF 2005 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 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.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelAngler SC
ModelV-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel FF
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam65 in. (1.65 m) Bottom: 48 in (1.22 m)
Beam86 in
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches86
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail465 lbs. (211 kg)
Weight - Detail940 lbs
Weight - kg210.92
Weight - kg426.38
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.94
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches216
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches25
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: 0.102 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard35 hp (26 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwo 7.5 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters30.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7.5
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity800 lbs. (363 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum people6