Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Trophy 185 2000 vs Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Trophy 185 2000 vs Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2009 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 1756 AW Tunnel 2009 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Trophy 185 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Trophy 185 2000 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 185 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 185 2000 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2009 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
ModelTrophy 185
ModelVB 1756 AW Tunnel
Model Year2
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches83
Weight - Detail1436 lbs
Weight - Detail600 lbs
Weight - kg651.36
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - lbs.1436
Weight - lbs.6
Length overall - Detail18' 10"
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches204
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 - 175hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max50 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7 person
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs