Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2002 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2002 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2010 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 Pro 175 2010 has a 60-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2002's 30-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 MV 1450 AW 2002 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Pro 175 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Pro 175 2010 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
ModelMV 1450 AW
ModelPro 175
Model Year2002
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74 in
Beam88 in. (2.23 m) Bottom: 56 in. (1.42 m)
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches88
Weight - Detail265 lbs
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Weight - kg120.2
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.12
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]22 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.31
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.42
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max30 hp w/Tiller Steering; 40 hp w/Console Steering
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (68 l)
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 people5 persons
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)