Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS 2006 vs Alumacraft V16 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS 2006 vs Alumacraft V16 2004 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 CS 2006 has a 110-hp advantage over the Alumacraft V16 2004's 40-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 Dominator 175 CS 2006 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft V16 2004 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelDominator 175 CS
ModelV16
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam93 in. (2.36 m)
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches7
Depth - DetailMaximum: 41 in. (1.04 m) To floor: 22.5 in. (.57 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches41
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,340 lbs. (608 kg)
Weight - Detail287 lbs
Weight - kg607.81
Weight - kg130.18
Weight - lbs.134
Weight - lbs.287
Width [transom] - Detail93 in. (2.36 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (.64 m)
Height [transom]15/20 in
Length - Meters5.31
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches199
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom/Sides: .080 in. (2.0 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd Plate: .080 in. 2XB Bottom?2nd Plate: .060 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp (111 kw)
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,245 lbs. (464.7 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityN/A
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailN/A