Matching a modified vee Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 against a deep vee Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS 2011 at 17,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 tips the scales at 465 lbs — 326 lbs more than the Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS 2011 at 139 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 Dominator 175 CS 2011 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 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 Dominator 175 CS 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS 2011 could be the deciding factor.