Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1546 AW Tunnel 2004 vs Alumacraft Trophy 205 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1546 AW Tunnel 2004 vs Alumacraft Trophy 205 2009 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 205 2009 tops out at 225 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 205 2009 is rated for 9 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 205 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 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 205
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam65 in
Beam98 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches98
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail265 lbs
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (869 kg)
Weight - kg120.2
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.1915
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 - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches248
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 47 in. (1.2 m) To Floor: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters119.38
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches47
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.45 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 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 - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp (167 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacityN/A
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people9
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs. (1,066 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailN/A
Trailer - Detailnot available