Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1860 AW 2001 vs Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1860 AW 2001 vs Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel 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.
The Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel 2008 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW 2001 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 VB 1860 AW Tunnel 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW 2001 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft MV 1860 AW 2001 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 1860 AW
ModelVB 1860 AW Tunnel
Model Year2001
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches86
Weight - Detail575 lbs
Weight - Detail680 lbs
Weight - kg260.82
Weight - kg308.44
Weight - lbs.575
Weight - lbs.68
Length overall - Detail16' 0"
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches216
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches25
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 - 60 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max50 hp, 75 hp with optional console and optional floor
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs