Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 vs Alumacraft Trophy 180 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 vs Alumacraft Trophy 180 2003 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 Trophy 180 2003 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 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 2003 is rated for 6 passengers, while the AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 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 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 180 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches214
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1392 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg631.4
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1392
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail44 in. depth
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.12
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches44
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]96 in. 20 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMERCURY
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (built-in reverse)
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
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAlumacraft
Modelnot available
ModelTrophy 18
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2003
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailn/a