Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2004 vs Alumacraft Trophy 175 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2004 vs Alumacraft Trophy 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 150 hp, the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2013 has a 125-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2004'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 Trophy 175 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2004 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 175 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2004 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 Jon
ModelTrophy 175
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam64 in. Bottom: 42 in
Beam94 in. (2.39 m)
Beam - Meters1.63
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches64
Beam - Inches94
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail330 lbs
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Weight - kg149.69
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.155
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in. Width: 62 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches212
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 - 25 in. (1.1 - 0.64 m) max to floor
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.67
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (128 l)
Engine max25 hp
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people3 persons
Maximum people7
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (79 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available