Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Magnum 165CS 2001 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Magnum 165CS 2001 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 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 Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Magnum 165CS 2001 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Magnum 165CS 2001 carries 22 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Alumacraft Pro 175 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Magnum 165CS 2001 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 Magnum 165CS 2001 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Magnum 165CS 2001 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 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
ModelMagnum 165CS
ModelPro 175
Model Year2001
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81"
Beam88 in. (2.23 m) Bottom: 56 in. (1.42 m)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches88
Weight - Detail903 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg409.59
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.903
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail16' 5"
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.2 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. (0.6 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]22 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.31
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 - 90hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)