Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 LW 2009 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1442 LW 2009 against a modified vee Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 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 2009 at 14,0 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 tips the scales at 153 lbs — 132 lbs less than the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2009 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 Tournament Sport 175 2006 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2009 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 Sport 175 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1442 LW 2009 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
ModelTournament Sport 175
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail210 lbs
Weight - Detail1,530 lbs. (680 kg)
Weight - kg95.25
Weight - kg694
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.153
Width [transom] - Detail42 in
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 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. (.51 m)
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in. (5.46 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches215
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.46
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in
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
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 - 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
Maximum capacity770 lbs
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people6