Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Competitor 175 Tiller 2011 vs Alumacraft MV 1756 SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Competitor 175 Tiller 2011 vs Alumacraft MV 1756 SC 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 — 75 hp for the Alumacraft Competitor 175 Tiller 2011 and 75 hp for the Alumacraft MV 1756 SC 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 5 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 175 Tiller 2011 and Alumacraft MV 1756 SC 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 175 Tiller
ModelMV 1756 SC
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam83 in
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches83
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) To Floor: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,160 lbs. (526 kg)
Weight - Detail600 lbs
Weight - kg526.17
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - lbs.116
Weight - lbs.6
Width [transom] - Detail93 in. (2.36 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feet17.67
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches212
Length overall - Inches204
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine max75 hp
Operational Info
StorageBow Livewell: 22 gal. (83.3 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (71 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (589 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 persons