Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2003 vs Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel CC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2003 vs Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel CC 2008 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel CC 2008 has a 90-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2003's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel CC 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2003 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel CC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel CC 2008 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 Crappie Deluxe 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelCrappie Deluxe
ModelVB 1860 AW Tunnel CC
Model Year2003
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamBeam: 64 in. Bottom: 42 in
Beam86 in
Beam - Meters1.63
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches64
Beam - Inches86
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail426 lbs
Weight - Detail905 lbs
Weight - kg193.23
Weight - kg410.5
Weight - lbs.426
Weight - lbs.905
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inches2
Height - Inches25
Height [transom]20 in. Width: 62 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches216
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Engine max25 hp
Engine max115 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people3 persons
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available