Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1860 AW SC 2006 vs Alumacraft Trophy 195 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Alumacraft MV 1860 AW SC 2006 against a deep vee Alumacraft Trophy 195 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft MV 1860 AW SC 2006 at 18,0 ft versus Alumacraft Trophy 195 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2008 tips the scales at 1 805 lbs — 930 lbs less than the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW SC 2006 at 875 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2008 has a 110-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW SC 2006's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Trophy 195 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW SC 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft MV 1860 AW SC 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelMV 1860 AW SC
ModelTrophy 195
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86 in
Beam98 in. (2.49 m)
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detail875 lbs
Weight - Detail1,805 lbs. (818 kg)
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - kg818.73
Weight - lbs.875
Weight - lbs.1805
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches25
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches236
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 47 in. (1.2 m) To Floor: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters119.38
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches47
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.102 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max200 hp (148 kW)
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
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people8