Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 2000 vs Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 2000 vs Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2007 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 V-Bow 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2007 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 2000 carries 22 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 2000 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Special Tunnel 2007 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 2000 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
ModelTournament Pro 17
ModelV-Bow 1860 AW Special Tunnel
Model Year2
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches86
Weight - Detail1005 lbs
Weight - Detail1,050 lbs
Weight - kg455.86
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.1005
Weight - lbs.105
Length overall - Detail16' 10"
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches216
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches25
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 - 65hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs