Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft T12V 2013 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft T12V 2013 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2003 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 65 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2003 has a 55-hp advantage over the Alumacraft T12V 2013's 10-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2003 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft T12V 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft T12V 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelT12V
ModelTournament Pro 170 Tiller
Model Year2013
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in. (1.52 m)
Beam81 in
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail187 lbs. (85 kg)
Weight - Detail1005 lbs
Weight - kg84.82
Weight - kg455.86
Weight - lbs.187
Weight - lbs.1005
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail25 in. (0.64 m) bow
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches25
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. on special orders)
Length - Feet12
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail12 ft. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches202
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.060 in. (1.52 mm) bottom 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) sides
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max10 hp (7 kW)
Engine max65 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (w/built-in reverse)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Operational Info
Maximum capacity650 lbs. (295 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum people5 persons