Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Crappie Pro 2003 vs Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Crappie Pro 2003 vs Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 75 hp for the Alumacraft Crappie Pro 2003 and 75 hp for the Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2005. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Pro 2003 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Crappie Pro 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelCrappie Pro
ModelMV 1756 AW SC
Model Year2003
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamBeam: 74 in. Bottom: 52 in
Beam83 in
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches83
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - Detail830 lbs
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg376.48
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.83
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]22 in. Width: 74 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches2
Length overall - Inches204
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .102 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwo 7.5 gal
Engine max75 hp
Engine max75 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters30.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7.5
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available