Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS 2012 vs Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SPL 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS 2012 vs Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SPL 2004 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 Competitor 165 CS 2012 and 90 hp for the Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SPL 2004. 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.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS 2012 and Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SPL 2004 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelCompetitor 165 CS
ModelV-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SPL
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam86 in
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches86
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,040 lbs. (471 kg)
Weight - Detail795 lbs
Weight - kg471.74
Weight - kg360.61
Weight - lbs.104
Weight - lbs.795
Width [transom] - Detail87 in. (2.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]22 in
Length - Feet16.58
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches199
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 thicknessSide: 0.065 in. (2 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (71 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
StorageAft Livewell: 19 gal. (71 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,325 lbs. (601 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 persons