Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1546 AW Tunnel 2004 vs Alumacraft V14 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1546 AW Tunnel 2004 vs Alumacraft V14 2008 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 V14 2008 tops out at 20 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 V14 2008 is rated for 5 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 V14 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft V14 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 14,0 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
ModelV14
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam65 in
Beam68 in. (1.73 m)
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches68
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail265 lbs
Weight - Detail20 in. Transom: 269 lbs. (122 kg)
Weight - kg120.2
Weight - kg122.02
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.269
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inches2
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]15 in. or 20 in. (0.38 m or 0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters4.39
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches173
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail62 in. (1.58 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull-0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeOther
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacityN/A
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity20 in. Transom: 1,015 lbs. (542 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailN/A
Trailer - Detailnot available