Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 boat specs
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Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011
2011
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Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009 boat specs
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Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009
2009
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Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 against a deep vee Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009 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 Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009 tips the scales at 1 735 lbs — 1 707 lbs less than the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 at 28 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009 has a 170-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011's 30-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 Tournament Sport 195 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 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
ModelRiveted Jon MV 1648 SS
ModelTournament Sport 195
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail280 lbs
Weight - Detail1,735 lbs. (787 kg)
Weight - kg127.01
Weight - kg786.98
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.1735
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 / 20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 3 in. (5.86 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.87
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches231
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.4 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.86
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.070 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max30 hp
Engine max200 hp (148 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people6

Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 or the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009?
The Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009 is the longer of the two at 19,0 feet overall. The Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 comes in at 16,0 feet, making it roughly 3,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 or the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009?
For trailering, the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 has the edge at 28 lbs dry weight versus 1 735 lbs for the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009 is rated to a maximum of 200 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 tops out at 30 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009 is certified for 6. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009 measures 97" wide, compared to 7" for the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Are the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 and Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 and the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2009 are built by Alumacraft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.