Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1544 AW 2002 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1544 AW 2002 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2012 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 2012 has a 65-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 1544 AW 2002's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Alumacraft Pro 175 2012 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft MV 1544 AW 2002 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelMV 1544 AW
ModelPro 175
Model Year2002
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam65 in
Beam84 / 56 in. (2.13 / 1.42 m)
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches56
Weight - Detail250 lbs
Weight - Detail1,075 lbs. (487 kg)
Weight - kg113.4
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.1075
Height - Detail20 in
Height - DetailSide Height: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inches2
Height - Inches23
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches209
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.13 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.42
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people4
Storagenot available
StorageBow and Aft Livewells: 20 gal. ea. (75.71 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)