Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Trophy 195 2009 vs Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Trophy 195 2009 against a modified vee Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2013 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 2009 at 19,0 ft versus Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2013 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2009 tips the scales at 1 805 lbs — 1 220 lbs more than the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2013 at 585 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 2009 has a 150-hp advantage over the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2013'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 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2009 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 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelTrophy 195
ModelVB 1756 AW Tunnel
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam98 in. (2.5 m)
Beam83 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches83
Depth - DetailMaximum: 47 in. (1.2 m) To Floor: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters119.38
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches47
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,805 lbs. (818 kg)
Weight - Detail585 lbs
Weight - kg818.73
Weight - kg265.35
Weight - lbs.1805
Weight - lbs.585
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.45 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Meters6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 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 typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (148 kW)
Engine max50 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people4