Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2008 against a modified vee Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2008 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 tips the scales at 1 805 lbs — 630 lbs less than the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2008 at 1 175 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 has a 110-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2008's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.