Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2009 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2009 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2009 at 14,0 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2005 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2005 tips the scales at 153 lbs — 130 lbs less than the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2009 at 23 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 2005 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 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 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2005 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 NCS 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 NCS
ModelTournament Sport 175
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail230 lbs
Weight - Detail1530 lbs. (680 kg)
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - kg694
Weight - lbs.23
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 - Detail43 in. (1.1 m) Maximum 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 materialnot available
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 typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
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 capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people6