Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 CS 2003 vs Alumacraft VS170 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 CS 2003 vs Alumacraft VS170 2005 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 115 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 CS 2003 has a 25-hp advantage over the Alumacraft VS170 2005'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 Pro 170 CS 2003 carries 22 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Alumacraft VS170 2005. 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 Pro 170 CS 2003 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft VS170 2005 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 Pro 170 CS 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 CS 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 VS170 2005 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
ModelTournament Pro 170 CS
ModelVS17
Model Year2003
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in
Beam74 in. (1.88 m) Bottom: 52 in.(1.32 m)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches74
Weight - Detail1050 lbs
Weight - Detail852 lbs. (387 kg)
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - kg386.46
Weight - lbs.105
Weight - lbs.852
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inches36
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. available on special orders)
Height [transom]22 in. (.56 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.18 m)
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches204
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail74 in. (1.88 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .102 in. (2.5 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (w/built-in reverse)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Engine max115 hp
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people4
Options / Other
OptionsTrolling Motor: MinnKota pre-rig Graph: Lowrance Liquid Crystal
Optionsnot available