Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 vs Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 against a modified vee Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2009 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 Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 at 16,4 ft versus Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2009 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 tips the scales at 805 lbs — 700 lbs more than the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2009 at 105 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 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2009 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2009 carries 16 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2009 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 Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelClassic Camp 165 Tiller
ModelMV 1860 AW Special Tunnel
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam86 in
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches86
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail805 lbs. (365 kg)
Weight - Detail1,050 lbs
Weight - kg365.14
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.805
Weight - lbs.105
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16.42
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches197
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 thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow - 2nd Plate: .065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 hp (37 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,295 lbs. (587 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people6