Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Crappie Pro 2002 vs Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Crappie Pro 2002 vs Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2008 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 Dominator 175 Sport 2008 has a 75-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Crappie Pro 2002's 75-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 Dominator 175 Sport 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Pro 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 Dominator 175 Sport 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2008 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 Crappie Pro 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
ModelCrappie Pro
ModelDominator 175 Sport
Model Year2002
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74"
Beam94 in. (2.38 m)
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - Detail1,482 lbs. (672 kg)
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg672.22
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.1482
Height - Detail21"
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]22"
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Length overall - Detail16' 8"
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 9 in. (5.38 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.41
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches213
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.09 m) To Floor: 23 in. (0.57 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.38 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.38
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max75 HP
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,245 lbs. (564 kg)