Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2003 vs Alumacraft Navigator 175 Tiller 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2003 vs Alumacraft Navigator 175 Tiller 2008 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 75 hp, the Alumacraft Navigator 175 Tiller 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2003's 50-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 Navigator 175 Tiller 2008 and its 75-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2003 with its 50-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelLunker 165 LTD CS
ModelNavigator 175 Tiller
Model Year2003
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches95
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail700 lbs
Weight - Detail1,145 lbs. (519 kg)
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - kg519.36
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.1145
Height - Detail37 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.94
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches37
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]72.5 in. 20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.38 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches212
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 42 in. (1.09 m) To Floor: 23 in. (0.57 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters106.68
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches42
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail93 in. (2.36 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.38
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Engine max50 hp
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,145 lbs. (519 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available