Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 2011 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 2011 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2002 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 Pro 175 CS 2002 has a 145-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 2011's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 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.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2002 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 2011 with its 30-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelRiveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20)
ModelTournament Pro 175 CS
Model Year2011
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail280 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg127.01
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches43
Height [transom]15 / 20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. available on special order)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches215
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.070 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max30 hp
Engine max175 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. w/built-in reserve
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs
Maximum capacity1415 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 persons