Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2002 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2002 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 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 90 hp, the Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 has a 55-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2002's 35-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 1648 NCS 2002 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2002 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 Pro 175 2007 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
Model1648 NCS
ModelPro 175
Model Year2002
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam88 in. (2.23 m) Bottom: 56 in. (1.42 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches88
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detail22 in. (0.6 m)
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]22 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.31
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)