Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV Tex Special CS 2000 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV Tex Special CS 2000 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 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 Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2005 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft MV Tex Special CS 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV Tex Special CS 2000 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2005 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 Special CS 2000 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 Special CS
ModelTournament Sport 175
Model Year2
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70"
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail425 lbs
Weight - Detail1530 lbs. (680 kg)
Weight - kg192.78
Weight - kg694
Weight - lbs.425
Weight - lbs.153
Length overall - Detail16' 0"
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 - 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)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (.51 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/s standard15 - 55hp
Engine/s standardnot available
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (130 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people6