Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 vs Alumacraft Trophy 175 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 against a modified vee Alumacraft Trophy 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 at 14,0 ft versus Alumacraft Trophy 175 2007 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2007 tips the scales at 155 lbs — 134 lbs less than the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 at 21 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 Trophy 175 2007 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1442 LW 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 Trophy 175 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 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
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1442 LW
ModelTrophy 175
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam94 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail210 lbs
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Weight - kg95.25
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.155
Width [transom] - Detail42 in
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.4 m)
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 9 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.41
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches213
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 42 in. (1.6 m) To Floor: 25 in. (0.65 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters106.68
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches42
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity770 lbs
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people7