Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 vs Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 against a modified vee Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special 2006 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 Tiller 2008 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special 2006 at 18,0 ft. At 6 lbs and 105 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special 2006 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 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 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW Special 2006 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 Tiller 2008 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 Tiller
ModelMV 1860 AW Special
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
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 - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail600 lbs. (272 kg)
Weight - Detail1,050 lbs
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.6
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
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches25
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides-0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull thickness.102 in
Hull typeOther
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (18 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 capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people6