Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2000 vs Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2000 vs Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2008 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 VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2008 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2000 carries 34 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2008. 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 VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 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 VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2008 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 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 175
ModelVB 1860 AW Tunnel SC
Model Year2
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches86
Weight - Detail1245 lbs
Weight - Detail875 lbs
Weight - kg564.72
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - lbs.1245
Weight - lbs.875
Length overall - Detail17' 11"
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches204
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 typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 - 80hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,265 lbs