Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1236 2008 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1236 2008 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2002 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 170 Tiller 2002 tops out at 65 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 Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2002 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 Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 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
ModelTournament Pro 170 Tiller
Model Year2008
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail125 lbs
Weight - Detail1005 lbs
Weight - kg56.7
Weight - kg455.86
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.1005
Width [transom] - Detail36 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail19 in
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches19
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet12
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail12 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches202
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.053 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Engine maxnot available
Engine max65 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity540 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum people5 persons