Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Invader 175 2005 vs Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Invader 175 2005 vs Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 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 115 hp, the Alumacraft Invader 175 2005 has a 65-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2002's 50-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 Lunker 165 LTD 2002 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Invader 175 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Invader 175 2005 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
ModelInvader 175
ModelLunker 165 LTD
Model Year2005
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. (2.23 m) Bottom: 64 in. (1.63 m)
Beam76 in
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches76
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Weight - Detail660 lbs
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg299.37
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.66
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.23 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Height - Detail37 in
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Meters0.94
Height - Inches23
Height - Inches37
Height [transom]22 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]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. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches198
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max115 hp (85 kw)
Engine max50 HP
Operational Info
Maximum people4
Maximum people5 persons