Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1542 2005 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175CS 2001 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1542 2005 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175CS 2001 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 Alumacraft 1542 2005 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175CS 2001 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175CS 2001 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1542 2005 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 Pro 175CS 2001 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175CS 2001 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1542 2005 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
Model1542
ModelTournament Pro 175CS
Model Year2005
Model Year2001
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches88
Weight - Detail210 lbs
Weight - Detail1315 lbs
Weight - kg95.25
Weight - kg596.47
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.1315
Width [transom] - Detail42 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17' 11"
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .063 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard50 - 175hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Operational Info
Maximum people4
Maximum people5 person