Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1448 2002 vs Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1448 2002 vs Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS 2010 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 150 hp, the Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS 2010 has a 125-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1448 2002's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS 2010 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft 1448 2002 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1448
ModelDominator 175 CS
Model Year2002
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam94 in. (2.39 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail230 lbs
Weight - Detail1,390 lbs. (630 kg)
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - kg630.49
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.139
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 9 in. (5.41 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.41
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches213
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.09 m) To Floor: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.38 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.41
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.75
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,245 lbs. (564 kg)