Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2004 vs Alumacraft PF 175 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2004 vs Alumacraft PF 175 2011 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 90 hp, the Alumacraft PF 175 2011 has a 40-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2004'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 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft PF 175 2011 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 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2004 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 PF 175 2011 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
ModelPF 175
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches88
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail660 lbs
Weight - Detail1,050 lbs. (476.27 kg)
Weight - kg299.37
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.66
Weight - lbs.105
Height - Detail37 in
Height - DetailSide Height: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Height - Meters0.94
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inches37
Height - Inches23
Height [transom]20 in. Width: 72.5 in
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches209
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.42
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Engine max50 hp
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people4
Storagenot available
StorageBow and Aft Livewells: 20 gal. ea. (75.71 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,195 lbs. (542 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available