Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1860 AW SC 2004 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1860 AW SC 2004 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 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 — 90 hp for the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW SC 2004 and 90 hp for the Alumacraft Pro 175 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 1860 AW SC 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Pro 175 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 1860 AW SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Pro 175 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 1860 AW SC
ModelPro 175
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86 in
Beam88 in. (2.2 m) Bottom: 56 in. (1.42 m)
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches88
Weight - Detail780 lbs
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Weight - kg353.8
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.78
Weight - lbs.12
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches25
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]22 in. (0.56 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.31
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
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 max90 hp
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people6 persons
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)