When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 and the Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2006 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 Tiller 2010 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2006 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 tips the scales at 465 lbs — 382 lbs more than the Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2006 at 83 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 MV 1756 AW SC 2006 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Angler Tiller 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 MV 1756 AW SC 2006 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Angler Tiller 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 MV 1756 AW SC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Angler Tiller 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.