Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2006 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2006 and the Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 has a 40-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2006'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 CS 2006 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 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 CS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 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
ModelLunker 165 LTD CS
ModelPro 175
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in. (1.93 m)
Beam88 in. (2.23 m) Bottom: 56 in. (1.42 m)
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches88
Depth - DetailMaximum: 37 in. (.94 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inches23
Weight - Detail700 lbs. (318 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail72.5 in. (1.84 m)
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.2 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (.51 m)
Height [transom]22 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.03
Length - Meters5.31
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches209
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. (0.6 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 in. (2.0 mm) Sides: .065 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd Plate: .060 in
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp (37 kw)
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,235 lbs. (560 kg)
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people4