Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 and the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 has a 85-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Pro 175 2007's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 carries 34 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Alumacraft Pro 175 2007. 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 Tournament Sport 175 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 caps at 4. 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 Pro 175 2007 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
ModelPro 175
ModelTournament Sport 175
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. (2.23 m) Bottom: 56 in. (1.42 m)
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches43
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 m)
Height - Detail22 in. (0.6 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]22 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (.51 m)
Length - Meters5.31
Length - Meters5.46
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in. (5.46 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches215
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,530 lbs. (680 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg694
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.153
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.5 mm)
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 typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. with reserve (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max175 hp (130 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people6