Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1860 AW 2007 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 Tiller 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1860 AW 2007 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 Tiller 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 Tiller 2003 has a 40-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW 2007's 50-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 MV 1860 AW 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 Tiller 2003 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW 2007 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 Tournament Pro 175 Tiller 2003 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
ModelTournament Pro 175 Tiller
Model Year2007
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail680 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg308.44
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.68
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inches25
Height - Inches43
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. available on special orders)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches215
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp 75 hp with optional console
Engine max90 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (w/built-in reserve)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacity1385 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people5 persons
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsTrolling Motor: MinnKota pre-rig Graph: Lowrance Liquid Crystal