AlumaCraft COMP 205 TILLER 2022 boat specs
Alumacraft
AlumaCraft COMP 205 TILLER 2022
2022
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Alumacraft MV  1648 NCS 2005 boat specs
Alumacraft
Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2005
2005
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AlumaCraft COMP 205 TILLER 2022 vs Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The AlumaCraft COMP 205 TILLER 2022 vs Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The AlumaCraft COMP 205 TILLER 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the AlumaCraft COMP 205 TILLER 2022 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the AlumaCraft COMP 205 TILLER 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detail45.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters13.72
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches540
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam70 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail310 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg140.61
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. or 20 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard40 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAlumacraft
Modelnot available
ModelMV 1648 NCS
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .070 in

AlumaCraft COMP 205 TILLER 2022 vs Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2005 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the AlumaCraft COMP 205 TILLER 2022 or the Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2005?
The AlumaCraft COMP 205 TILLER 2022 is the longer of the two at 21,0 feet overall. The Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2005 comes in at 16,0 feet, making it roughly 5,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
How many people can each boat hold?
The AlumaCraft COMP 205 TILLER 2022 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2005 is certified for 5. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Are the AlumaCraft COMP 205 TILLER 2022 and Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2005 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the AlumaCraft COMP 205 TILLER 2022 and the Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2005 are built by Alumacraft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.