Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 Tiller 2003 vs Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 Tiller 2003 vs Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2006 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 Tiller 2003 and 90 hp for the Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 Tiller 2003 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 Tunnel SC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2006 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 175 Tiller 2003 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 175 Tiller
ModelV-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SC
Model Year2003
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches86
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inches43
Height - Inches25
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. available on special orders)
Height [transom]21 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches215
Length overall - Inches216
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail875 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.875
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (w/built-in reserve)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine max90 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1385 lbs
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people6
Options / Other
OptionsTrolling Motor: MinnKota pre-rig Graph: Lowrance Liquid Crystal
Optionsnot available