Matching a flat Alumacraft Pro 185 2013 against a tunnel Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft Pro 185 2013 at 18,4 ft versus Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2013 at 18,0 ft. At 11 lbs and 92 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Alumacraft Pro 185 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2013's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 2 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Pro 185 2013 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 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2013 could be the deciding factor.