Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2003 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2003 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 175 hp for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2003 and 175 hp for the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 34 gal and 34 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 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 Tournament Sport 175 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2006 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 175 CS 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 175 CS
ModelTournament Sport 175
Model Year2003
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches96
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. available on special order)
Height [transom]25 in. (.51 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in. (5.46 m)
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches215
Length overall - Inches215
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,530 lbs. (680 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg694
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.153
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 - Detail34 gal. w/built-in reserve
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. with reserve (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Engine max175 hp
Engine max175 hp (130 kw)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1415 lbs
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people6
Options / Other
OptionsTrolling Motor MinnKota pre-rig
Optionsnot available