Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Magnum 165 CS 2005 vs Alumacraft MV 1860 AW SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Magnum 165 CS 2005 vs Alumacraft MV 1860 AW SC 2004 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 — 90 hp for the Alumacraft Magnum 165 CS 2005 and 90 hp for the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW SC 2004. 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 1860 AW SC 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Magnum 165 CS 2005 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 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Magnum 165 CS 2005 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
ModelMagnum 165 CS
ModelMV 1860 AW SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in. (2.08 m)
Beam86 in
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches86
Depth - Detail36 in. (.91 m) Maximum to floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches36
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail903 lbs. (410 kg)
Weight - Detail780 lbs
Weight - kg409.59
Weight - kg353.8
Weight - lbs.903
Weight - lbs.78
Width [transom] - Detail81 in. (2.05 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (.51 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5.00 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches216
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches25
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 in. (2.0 mm) Sides: .065 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd plate: .080 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum people6 persons