Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alweld Avenger 1860VV Bass Boat 2013 vs Alweld Sportsman VSC Bass Boats 2012 — 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 2013 and the Alweld Sportsman VSC Bass Boats 2012 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 Sportsman VSC Bass Boats 2012 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Alweld Avenger 1860VV Bass Boat 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 17 gal and 17 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alweld Avenger 1860VV Bass Boat 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alweld Sportsman VSC Bass Boats 2012 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alweld Avenger 1860VV Bass Boat 2013 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 Sportsman VSC Bass Boats 2012 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
ModelSportsman VSC Bass Boats
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. bottom
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches192
Beamnot available
Beam72 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches72
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail630 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg285.76
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.63
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]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 - Detail17 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Engine maxnot available
Engine max50 hp