Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 vs Alumacraft Trophy 180 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 vs Alumacraft Trophy 180 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Trophy 180 2005 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Trophy 180 2005 tips the scales at 1 392 lbs — 927 lbs less than the Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 at 465 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 Trophy 180 2005 tops out at 175 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 Trophy 180 2005 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 Trophy 180 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 180 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 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
ModelAngler Tiller
ModelTrophy 18
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam65 in. (1.65 m) Bottom: 48 in. (1.22 m)
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detail44 in. (1.12 m) Maximum to floor: 25.5 in. (0.65 m)
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches44
Weight - Detail465 lbs. (211 kg)
Weight - Detail1,392 lbs. (631 kg)
Weight - kg210.92
Weight - kg631.4
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.1392
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Meters5.43
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.43 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches214
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (.25 mm) Sides: .080 in. (2.0 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd plate: .100 in. 2XB Bottom?2nd plate: .080 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (19 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. with reserve (169 l)
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 (130 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (374 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum people6