Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV Super Hawk CS AW DD 2000 vs Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV Super Hawk CS AW DD 2000 vs Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 2009 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 1756 AW Tunnel SC 2009 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft MV Super Hawk CS AW DD 2000 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 1756 AW Tunnel SC 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV Super Hawk CS AW DD 2000 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft MV Super Hawk CS AW DD 2000 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 Super Hawk CS AW DD
ModelVB 1756 AW Tunnel SC
Model Year2
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches83
Weight - Detail530 lbs
Weight - Detail830 lbs
Weight - kg240.4
Weight - kg376.48
Weight - lbs.53
Weight - lbs.83
Length overall - Detail15' 0"
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches204
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard16 - 40hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs