Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 vs Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 against a flat Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2008 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 Trophy 195 2007 at 19,0 ft versus Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2008 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 tips the scales at 1 805 lbs — 1 799 lbs more than the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2008 at 6 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 Trophy 195 2007 has a 150-hp advantage over the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2008's 50-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 Trophy 195 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2008 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 195 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2008 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 195
ModelVB 1756 AW Tunnel
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam98 in. (2.4 m)
Beam83 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches83
Depth - DetailMaximum: 47 in. (1.2 m) To Floor: 27 in. (0.67 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters119.38
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches47
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,805 lbs. (818 kg)
Weight - Detail600 lbs
Weight - kg818.73
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - lbs.1805
Weight - lbs.6
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.42 m)
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches204
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (148 kW)
Engine max50 hp, 75 hp with optional console and optional floor
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity825 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people5