Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2010 vs Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2010 against a flat Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special Tunnel 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 Fisherman 160 CS 2010 at 16,3 ft versus Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2010 tips the scales at 622 lbs — 517 lbs more than the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2008 at 105 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 Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2008 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special Tunnel 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 Fisherman 160 CS 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelFisherman 160 CS
ModelMV 1860 AW Special Tunnel
Model Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam86 in
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches86
Depth - DetailMaximum: 32 in. (0.82 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail622 lbs. (282 kg)
Weight - Detail1,050 lbs
Weight - kg282.13
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.622
Weight - lbs.105
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16.25
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches216
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches25
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 hp (30 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,118 lbs. (507 kg)
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people6