Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1648 2005 vs Alumacraft Trophy 185 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1648 2005 vs Alumacraft Trophy 185 2011 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 Trophy 185 2011 at 18,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Trophy 185 2011 tips the scales at 178 lbs — 150 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 Trophy 185 2011 tops out at 175 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 Trophy 185 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV 1648 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 185 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 185 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft MV 1648 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelMV 1648
ModelTrophy 185
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam94 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail280 lbs
Weight - Detail1,780 lbs. (807 kg)
Weight - kg127.01
Weight - kg807.39
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.178
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.45 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]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18.67
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches224
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail47 in. (1.2 m) To Floor: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches47
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .070 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Sides: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum people8
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 22 gal. (83.3 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (71 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,760 lbs. (798 kg)