Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 vs Alumacraft VS170 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 vs Alumacraft VS170 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.
The Alumacraft VS170 2005 tops out at 90 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 175 Dominator CS 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft VS170 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 175 Dominator CS 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft VS170 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.18 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches204
Beamnot available
Beam74 in. (1.88 m) Bottom: 52 in.(1.32 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches74
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail852 lbs. (387 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg386.46
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.852
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail74 in. (1.88 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]22 in. (.56 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.18
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMERCURY
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAlumacraft
Modelnot available
ModelVS17
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .102 in. (2.5 mm)