Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1236 2008 vs Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1236 2008 against a deep vee Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2008 measures 17,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft 1236 2008 at 12,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2008 tips the scales at 1 482 lbs — 1 357 lbs less than the Alumacraft 1236 2008 at 125 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 Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2008 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1236 2008 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 Dominator 175 Sport 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1236 2008 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2008 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 2008 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
ModelDominator 175 Sport
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam94 in. (2.38 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail125 lbs
Weight - Detail1,482 lbs. (672 kg)
Weight - kg56.7
Weight - kg672.22
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.1482
Width [transom] - Detail36 in
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.38 m)
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. (0.63 m)
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail12 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 9 in. (5.38 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters5.41
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches213
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.09 m) To Floor: 23 in. (0.57 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.38
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.053 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity540 lbs
Maximum capacity1,245 lbs. (564 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people5