Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2002 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2002 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2005 has a 85-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2002's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2005 carries 34 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2002. 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 Tournament Pro 175 CS 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2002 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2002 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelBass Pro 165
ModelTournament Pro 175 CS
Model Year2002
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74"
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail850 lbs
Weight - Detail1415 lbs. (641 kg)
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - kg641.83
Weight - lbs.85
Weight - lbs.1415
Height - Detail23"
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches23
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]22"
Height [transom]25 in. (.51 m)
Length overall - Detail16' 6"
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in. (5.46 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches215
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.1 m) Maximum to floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.46
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Sides: .080 in. (2.0 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd plate: .100 in. 2XB Bottom?2nd plate: .080 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. with reserve (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Engine max90 HP
Engine max175 hp (130 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5