Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alweld Avenger 1860VV Bass Boat 2012 vs Alweld Value VZ Bass Boats 2013 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Alweld Avenger 1860VV Bass Boat 2012 and the Alweld Value VZ Bass Boats 2013 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Alweld Value VZ Bass Boats 2013 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Alweld Avenger 1860VV Bass Boat 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alweld Avenger 1860VV Bass Boat 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alweld Value VZ Bass Boats 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alweld Avenger 1860VV Bass Boat 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alweld Avenger 1860VV Bass Boat 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alweld Value VZ Bass Boats 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
ModelAvenger 1860VV Bass Boat
ModelValue VZ Bass Boats
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet15
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches18
Beamnot available
Beam68 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail400 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. bottom
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in. side
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches2
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]17 / 21 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp