Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170CS 2000 vs Alumacraft VS170 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170CS 2000 vs Alumacraft VS170 2008 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 Alumacraft VS170 2008 tops out at 70 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170CS 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170CS 2000 carries 22 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Alumacraft VS170 2008. 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 170CS 2000 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft VS170 2008 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 170CS 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170CS 2000 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 2008 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 170CS
ModelVS17
Model Year2
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81"
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
Length overall - Detail16' 10"
Length overall - Detail17 ft. (5.18 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches204
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail74 in. (1.88 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]22 in. (0.56 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 - 115hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (60 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max70 hp (51 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)