Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1648 2009 vs Alumacraft Trophy 180 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1648 2009 vs Alumacraft Trophy 180 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 1648 2009 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Trophy 180 2005 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Trophy 180 2005 tips the scales at 1 392 lbs — 1 107 lbs less than the Alumacraft 1648 2009 at 285 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 Trophy 180 2005 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1648 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 Trophy 180 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1648 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 180 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 180 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 1648 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail285 lbs
Weight - Detail1,392 lbs. (631 kg)
Weight - kg129.27
Weight - kg631.4
Weight - lbs.285
Weight - lbs.1392
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in. or 20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.43 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches214
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Maximum to floor: 25.5 in. (0.65 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches44
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.43
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.070 in
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (.25 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 standard35 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. with reserve (169 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (130 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people6