Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1236 2008 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1236 2008 against a modified vee Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 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.
The Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 tops out at 90 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 Pro 175 2007 is rated for 4 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 Pro 175 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 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
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam88 in. (2.23 m) Bottom: 56 in. (1.42 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches88
Weight - Detail125 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg56.7
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail36 in
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.2 m)
Height - Detail19 in
Height - Detail22 in. (0.6 m)
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inches19
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]22 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail12 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.31
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.053 in
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity540 lbs
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people4