Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1236 2004 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1236 2004 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2005 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 Tournament Pro 175 CS 2005 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1236 2004 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 Tournament Pro 175 CS 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1236 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1236 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1236
ModelTournament Pro 175 CS
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches96
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail130 lbs
Weight - Detail1415 lbs. (641 kg)
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - kg641.83
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.1415
Height - Detail19 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches19
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]25 in. (.51 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in. (5.46 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches215
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.1 m) Maximum to floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.46
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Sides: .080 in. (2.0 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd plate: .100 in. 2XB Bottom?2nd plate: .080 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. with reserve (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (130 kw)
Operational Info
Water capacityN/A
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people3 persons
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailN/A
Trailer - Detailnot available