Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV Tex CS 2002 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV Tex CS 2002 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 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 175 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 has a 120-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV Tex CS 2002's 55-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 Sport 175 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV Tex CS 2002 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft MV Tex CS 2002 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelMV Tex CS
ModelTournament Sport 175
Model Year2002
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail355 lbs
Weight - Detail1,530 lbs. (680 kg)
Weight - kg161.03
Weight - kg694
Weight - lbs.355
Weight - lbs.153
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (.51 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in. (5.46 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches215
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) 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 materialAluminum
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
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max55 hp
Engine max175 hp (130 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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs. (640 kg)