Matching a flat Alumacraft PF 175 2013 against a modified vee Alumacraft VS170 2006 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft PF 175 2013 at 17,4 ft versus Alumacraft VS170 2006 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft PF 175 2013 tips the scales at 1 085 lbs — 233 lbs more than the Alumacraft VS170 2006 at 852 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Alumacraft PF 175 2013 and 75 hp for the Alumacraft VS170 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft VS170 2006 carries 16 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Alumacraft PF 175 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 4 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.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft VS170 2006 comes in at 11 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft PF 175 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.