Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1544 AW Tunnel 2002 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1544 AW Tunnel 2002 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2005 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 Tournament Pro 175 2005 has a 65-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 1544 AW Tunnel 2002's 25-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 Tournament Pro 175 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV 1544 AW Tunnel 2002 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft MV 1544 AW Tunnel 2002 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
ModelMV 1544 AW Tunnel
ModelTournament Pro 175
Model Year2002
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam65 in
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail265 lbs
Weight - Detail1385 lbs. (628 kg)
Weight - kg120.2
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.1385
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (.51 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in. (5.46 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches215
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.1 m) Maximum to floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.46
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Sides: .080 in. (2.0 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd plate: .100 in. 2XB Bottom?2nd plate: .080 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. with reserve (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Operational Info
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5