Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1860 AW 2008 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 CS 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1860 AW 2008 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 CS 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 115 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 CS 2003 has a 65-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW 2008'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 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 CS 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW 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 Tournament Pro 170 CS 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 170 CS
Model Year2008
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail680 lbs
Weight - Detail1050 lbs
Weight - kg308.44
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.68
Weight - lbs.105
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches25
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. available on special orders)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches202
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 and optional floor
Engine max115 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (w/built-in reverse)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people5 persons
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsTrolling Motor: MinnKota pre-rig Graph: Lowrance Liquid Crystal