Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 176 Bass 2001 vs Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 176 Bass 2001 vs Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2004 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 Crappie Jon 2004 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 176 Bass 2001 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 176 Bass 2001 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft 176 Bass 2001 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft 176 Bass 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 Crappie Jon 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model176 Bass
ModelCrappie Jon
Model Year2001
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84"
Beam64 in. Bottom: 42 in
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters1.63
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches64
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - Detail330 lbs
Length overall - Detail17' 6"
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches168
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg149.69
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.33
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches2
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. Width: 62 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 - 90hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people3 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailn/a