Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2002 vs Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2002 vs Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2009 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 90 hp, the Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2009 has a 55-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2002's 35-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 SC 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2002 caps at 4. 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 SC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2009 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 Fisherman 145 LTD 2002 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
ModelFisherman 145 LTD
ModelVB 1860 AW Tunnel SC
Model Year2002
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches86
Weight - Detail460 lbs
Weight - Detail875 lbs
Weight - kg208.65
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.875
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches216
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches25
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35 HP
Engine max90 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
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
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs