Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS 2013 vs Alumacraft V16 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS 2013 vs Alumacraft V16 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 2013 has a 110-hp advantage over the Alumacraft V16 2002's 40-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 CS 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft V16 2002 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft V16 2002 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelDominator 175 CS
ModelV16
Model Year2013
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.39 m)
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detail43 - 23 in. (1.09 - 0.58 m) max to floor
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,390 lbs. (630 kg)
Weight - Detail287 lbs
Weight - kg630.49
Weight - kg130.18
Weight - lbs.139
Weight - lbs.287
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Height [transom]15/20 in
Length - Feet17.75
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 9 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.41
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches213
Length overall - Inches199
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (128 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
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
StorageBow & Aft Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,370 lbs. (621 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people5 persons