Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Competitor 175 Tiller 2011 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 Tunnel 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Competitor 175 Tiller 2011 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 Tunnel 2002 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 75 hp, the Alumacraft Competitor 175 Tiller 2011 has a 40-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 Tunnel 2002's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Alumacraft Competitor 175 Tiller 2011 and its 75-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 Tunnel 2002 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelCompetitor 175 Tiller
ModelWaterfowler 16 Tunnel
Model Year2011
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam74 in
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches74
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) To Floor: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,160 lbs. (526 kg)
Weight - Detail525 lbs
Weight - kg526.17
Weight - kg238.14
Weight - lbs.116
Weight - lbs.525
Width [transom] - Detail93 in. (2.36 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feet17.67
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches212
Length overall - Inches192
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine max35 hp w/Tiller Steering; 60 hp w/Console Steering
Operational Info
StorageBow Livewell: 22 gal. (83.3 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (71 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (589 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 persons