Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft V14 2001 vs Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft V14 2001 vs Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 2013 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 SC 2013 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft V14 2001 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 V14 2001 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 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 V14 2001 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft V14 2001 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 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
ModelV14
ModelVB 1756 AW Tunnel SC
Model Year2001
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches83
Weight - Detail245 lbs
Weight - Detail905 lbs
Weight - kg111.13
Weight - kg410.5
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.905
Length overall - Detail14' 3"
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches204
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 typeTunnel
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard7.5 - 25hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs