Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1546 AW Tunnel 2004 vs Alumacraft Trophy 175 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1546 AW Tunnel 2004 vs Alumacraft Trophy 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 Alumacraft Trophy 175 2012 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft MV 1546 AW Tunnel 2004 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 Trophy 175 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV 1546 AW Tunnel 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft MV 1546 AW Tunnel 2004 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 1546 AW Tunnel
ModelTrophy 175
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam65 in
Beam94 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches94
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail265 lbs
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Weight - kg120.2
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.155
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches212
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches43
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.4 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.67
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacityN/A
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people7
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 22 gal. (83.3 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (71 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailN/A
Trailer - Detailnot available