Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1756 CC 2004 vs Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1756 CC 2004 vs Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2008 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 CC 2004 and 60 hp for the Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2008. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft MV 1756 CC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2008 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 1756 CC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1756 CC 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 MV Tex Special 2008 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 1756 CC
ModelMV Tex Special
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83 in
Beam74 in. (1.88 m) Bottom: 50 in. (1.27 m)
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches74
Weight - Detail600 lbs
Weight - Detail675 lbs. (307 kg)
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - kg306.17
Weight - lbs.6
Weight - lbs.675
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches24
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.50 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.75 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.88
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max75 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)