Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2006 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2006 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2003 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 65 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2003 has a 25-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2006's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 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 Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2003 and its 65-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2006 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelMV 1648 NCS
ModelTournament Pro 170 Tiller
Model Year2006
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail310 lbs
Weight - Detail1005 lbs
Weight - kg140.61
Weight - kg455.86
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.1005
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]15 in. or 20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. on special orders)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches202
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.070 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max40 hp
Engine max65 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (w/built-in reverse)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 persons