Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2005 vs Alumacraft Magnum 175 Tiller 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2005 vs Alumacraft Magnum 175 Tiller 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 80 hp, the Alumacraft Magnum 175 Tiller 2002 has a 30-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2005'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 Magnum 175 Tiller 2002 and its 80-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2005 with its 50-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelLunker 165 LTD
ModelMagnum 175 Tiller
Model Year2005
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in. (1.93 m)
Beam88 in
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches88
Depth - Detail37 in. (0.94 m) Maximum to floor: 22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail660 lbs. (299 kg)
Weight - Detail1135 lbs
Weight - kg299.37
Weight - kg514.83
Weight - lbs.66
Weight - lbs.1135
Width [transom] - Detail72.5 in. (1.84 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.03
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches215
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail41 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches41
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 in. (2.0 mm) Sides: 0.65 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd plate: .060 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max50 hp (37 kw)
Engine max80 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 persons