Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2011 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 70 hp for the AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 and 90 hp for the Alumacraft Pro 175 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Pro 175 2011 carries 21 gallons versus 17 gallons in the AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022. 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 Classic 165 2022 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Pro 175 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 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 Pro 175 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet17.42
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches209
Beamnot available
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches88
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,000 lbs. (453.59 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg453.59
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide Height: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches23
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Engine makeYAMAHA
Engine makenot available
Horsepower70 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Storagenot available
StorageBow and Aft Livewells: 20 gal. ea. (75.71 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAlumacraft
Modelnot available
ModelPro 175
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat