Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1650 AW SC 2005 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 Tiller 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1650 AW SC 2005 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 Tiller 2003 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 Tiller 2003 has a 30-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 1650 AW SC 2005's 60-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 Tournament Pro 175 Tiller 2003 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft MV 1650 AW SC 2005 with its 60-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelMV 1650 AW SC
ModelTournament Pro 175 Tiller
Model Year2005
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail680 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg308.44
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.68
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches43
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. available on special orders)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches215
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .102 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max60 hp
Engine max90 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (w/built-in reserve)
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
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1385 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailN/A
Trailer - Detailnot available
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsTrolling Motor: MinnKota pre-rig Graph: Lowrance Liquid Crystal