Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1648 2005 vs Alumacraft PF 175 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1648 2005 vs Alumacraft PF 175 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft MV 1648 2005 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft PF 175 2013 at 17,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft PF 175 2013 tips the scales at 1 085 lbs — 1 057 lbs less than the Alumacraft MV 1648 2005 at 28 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Alumacraft PF 175 2013 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft MV 1648 2005 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 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft PF 175 2013 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1648 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft PF 175 2013 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
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam84 / 56 in. (2.13 / 1.42 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches56
Weight - Detail280 lbs
Weight - Detail1,085 lbs. (492 kg)
Weight - kg127.01
Weight - kg492.15
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.1085
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.13 m)
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in. or 20 in
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17.42
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (0.58 m) side height
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .070 in
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum people4
Storagenot available
StorageBow & Aft Livewell: 20 gal. (76 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,180 lbs. (535 kg)