Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2004 vs Alumacraft Pro 185 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2004 vs Alumacraft Pro 185 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 Pro 185 2012 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 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 MV 1648 NCS 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Pro 185 2012 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 1648 NCS 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2004 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 185 2012 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 1648 NCS
ModelPro 185
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in
Beam88 / 60 in. (2.18 / 1.52 m)
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches6
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail340 lbs
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs. (498 kg)
Weight - kg154.22
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.34
Weight - lbs.11
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.62 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches221
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide Height: 24 in. (0.61 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.42
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/s standard40 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacityN/A
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people4
Storagenot available
StorageBow and Aft Livewells: 20 gal. ea. (75.71 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailN/A
Trailer - Detailnot available