Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 vs Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 against a modified vee Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SC 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 V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2006 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2006 tips the scales at 875 lbs — 869 lbs less than the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 at 6 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 V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2006 tops out at 90 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 V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SC 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 V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SC 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
ModelV-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SC
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 - Detail875 lbs
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - lbs.6
Weight - lbs.875
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people6