Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2010 vs Alumacraft Navigator 165 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2010 vs Alumacraft Navigator 165 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 75 hp for the Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2010 and 60 hp for the Alumacraft Navigator 165 2003. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Navigator 165 2003 carries 22 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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: The Alumacraft MV 1756 AW SC 2010 and Alumacraft Navigator 165 2003 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelMV 1756 AW SC
ModelNavigator 165
Model Year201
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83 in. (2.11 m)
Beam82 in
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail830 lbs. (376 kg)
Weight - Detail820 lbs
Weight - kg376.48
Weight - kg371.95
Weight - lbs.83
Weight - lbs.82
Width [transom] - Detail56 in. (1.42 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in. (.61 m)
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches24
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]21 in. (.53 m)
Height [transom]82 in. 20 in
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches197
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (60.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (589.7 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailn/a