Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2003 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2003 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2013 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 90 hp, the Alumacraft Pro 175 2013 has a 65-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2003's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Pro 175 2013 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2003 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Pro 175 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Pro 175 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 17,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2003 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
ModelCrappie Deluxe
ModelPro 175
Model Year2003
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamBeam: 64 in. Bottom: 42 in
Beam84 / 56 in. (2.13 / 1.42 m)
Beam - Meters1.63
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Inches64
Beam - Inches56
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail426 lbs
Weight - Detail1,075 lbs. (488 kg)
Weight - kg193.23
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - lbs.426
Weight - lbs.1075
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. Width: 62 in
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (0.58 m) side height
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.13 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.42
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 l)
Engine max25 hp
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people3 persons
Maximum people4
Storagenot available
StorageBow & Aft Livewell: 20 gal. (76 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available