Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2008 vs Alumacraft Competitor 175 Tiller 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2008 against a deep vee Alumacraft Competitor 175 Tiller 2013 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 Competitor 175 Tiller 2013 measures 17,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2008 at 14,0 feet (2008). At 23 lbs and 116 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Alumacraft Competitor 175 Tiller 2013 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 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 Competitor 175 Tiller 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 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 Competitor 175 Tiller 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Competitor 175 Tiller 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1442 NCS 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 NCS
ModelCompetitor 175 Tiller
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail230 lbs
Weight - Detail1,160 lbs. (526 kg)
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - kg526.17
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.116
Width [transom] - Detail42 in
Width [transom] - Detail93 in. (2.36 m)
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet17.67
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches212
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 - 23 in. (1.09 - 0.58 m) max to floor
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep 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. (128 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity770 lbs
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (589 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people6
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (79 l)