Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 CS 2003 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 CS 2003 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2006 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 2006 has a 60-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 CS 2003's 115-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 Pro 175 CS 2006 carries 34 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 CS 2003. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 2006 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 CS 2003 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelTournament Pro 170 CS
ModelTournament Pro 175 CS
Model Year2003
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1050 lbs
Weight - Detail1,415 lbs. (641 kg)
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - kg641.83
Weight - lbs.105
Weight - lbs.1415
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches36
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. available on special orders)
Height [transom]25 in. (.51 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in. (5.46 m)
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches215
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 41.5 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters106.68
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.46
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
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 typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (w/built-in reverse)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. with reserve (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Engine max115 hp
Engine max175 hp (130 kw)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Options / Other
OptionsTrolling Motor: MinnKota pre-rig Graph: Lowrance Liquid Crystal
Optionsnot available