Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2003 vs Alumacraft Trophy 175 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2003 vs Alumacraft Trophy 175 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 150 hp, the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2005 has a 85-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2003's 65-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 22 gal and 23 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Trophy 175 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2003 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2005 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 Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelTournament Pro 170 Tiller
ModelTrophy 175
Model Year2003
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches88
Weight - Detail1005 lbs
Weight - Detail1,215 lbs. (547 kg)
Weight - kg455.86
Weight - kg551.11
Weight - lbs.1005
Weight - lbs.1215
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches36
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. on special orders)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches21
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail41 in. (1.04 m) Maximum to floor: 25.5 in. (0.65 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Sides: .080 in. (2.0 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd plate: .080 in. 2XB Bottom?2nd plate: .060 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (w/built-in reverse)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (97 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Engine max65 hp
Engine max150 hp (111 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people6