Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 176 Bass 2001 vs Alumacraft Trophy 205 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 176 Bass 2001 vs Alumacraft Trophy 205 2009 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 205 2009 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 176 Bass 2001 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft 176 Bass 2001 carries 24 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Trophy 205 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Alumacraft 176 Bass 2001 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 205 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 176 Bass 2001 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
Model176 Bass
ModelTrophy 205
Model Year2001
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84"
Beam98 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches98
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (869 kg)
Length overall - Detail17' 6"
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches248
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 47 in. (1.2 m) To Floor: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters119.38
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1915
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.45 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 - 90hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp (167 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people9
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs. (1,066 kg)