Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 2013 against a modified vee Alumacraft MV 1860 AW CC 2008 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 Competitor 185 Sport 2013 at 18,7 ft versus Alumacraft MV 1860 AW CC 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW CC 2008 tips the scales at 905 lbs — 890 lbs less than the Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 2013 at 15 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 2013 has a 35-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW CC 2008's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 2013 carries 34 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW CC 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

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.