Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV Super Hawk 2004 vs Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel CC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV Super Hawk 2004 vs Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel CC 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 75 hp, the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel CC 2009 has a 35-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV Super Hawk 2004's 40-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 VB 1756 AW Tunnel CC 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV Super Hawk 2004 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 CC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel CC 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 2004 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
ModelVB 1756 AW Tunnel CC
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in. Bottom: 42 in
Beam83 in
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches83
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail487 lbs
Weight - Detail860 lbs
Weight - kg220.9
Weight - kg390.09
Weight - lbs.487
Weight - lbs.86
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inches2
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]20 in. Width: 60 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
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
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTunnel
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Engine max40 hp
Engine maxnot available
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
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower75 hp
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available