Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS 2008 vs Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS 2008 vs Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2002 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 2008 has a 120-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2002's 30-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 2008 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2002 with its 30-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelDominator 175 CS
ModelMV 1450 AW
Model Year2008
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.38 m)
Beam74 in
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches74
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.09 m) To Floor: 23 in. (0.57 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,390 lbs. (630 kg)
Weight - Detail265 lbs
Weight - kg630.49
Weight - kg120.2
Weight - lbs.139
Weight - lbs.265
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.38 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.38
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 9 in. (5.38 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Meters5.41
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches213
Length overall - Inches168
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Engine max30 hp w/Tiller Steering; 40 hp w/Console Steering
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,245 lbs. (564 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 persons