Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 2002 vs Alumacraft Navigator 175 Tiller 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1442 2002 vs Alumacraft Navigator 175 Tiller 2006 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 80 hp, the Alumacraft Navigator 175 Tiller 2006 has a 55-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1442 2002's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Navigator 175 Tiller 2006 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 2002 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Navigator 175 Tiller 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Navigator 175 Tiller 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1442 2002 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
ModelNavigator 175 Tiller
Model Year2002
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam93 in. (2.36 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches93
Weight - Detail200 lbs
Weight - Detail1,145 lbs. (519 kg)
Weight - kg90.72
Weight - kg519.36
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.1145
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. (.51 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches21
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 37 in. (.94 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches37
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail93 in. (2.36 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom/Sides: .080 in. (2.0 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd Plate: .080 in. 2XB Bottom?2nd Plate: .080 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max80 hp (60 kw)
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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,145 lbs. (519 kg)