Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2004 vs Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2004 vs Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2006 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2004 and 75 hp for the Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
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 Bass Pro 165 2004 caps at 4. 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 Bass Pro 165 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelBass Pro 165
ModelMV 1756 AW SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamBeam: 74 in. Bottom: 52 in
Beam83 in
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches83
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail852 lbs
Weight - Detail830 lbs
Weight - kg386.46
Weight - kg376.48
Weight - lbs.852
Weight - lbs.83
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inches23
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]22 in. Width: 74 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches2
Length overall - Inches204
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine max75 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity825 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available