Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Phantom V17 2000 vs Alumacraft Trophy 205 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Phantom V17 2000 vs Alumacraft Trophy 205 2012 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 Trophy 205 2012 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Phantom V17 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2012 carries 45 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Alumacraft Phantom V17 2000. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Trophy 205 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Alumacraft Phantom V17 2000 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Phantom V17 2000 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
ModelPhantom V17
ModelTrophy 205
Model Year2
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81"
Beam98 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detail1094 lbs
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (868 kg)
Weight - kg496.23
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - lbs.1094
Weight - lbs.1915
Length overall - Detail17' 4"
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches248
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail47 in. (1.2 m) 27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches47
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.45 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.67
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Sides: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 - 135hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp (167 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people9
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 22 gal. (83.3 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (71 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs. (1,066 kg)