Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2003 vs Alumacraft Trophy 175 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2003 vs Alumacraft Trophy 175 2011 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 2003 has a 25-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2011's 150-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 Trophy 175 2011 carries 38 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2003. 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 Trophy 175 2011 is rated for 7 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 Trophy 175 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,7 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
ModelTrophy 175
Model Year2003
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam94 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches94
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. (0.64 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inches215
Length overall - Inches212
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches43
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.155
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.4 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.67
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. w/built-in reserve
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Engine max175 hp
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1415 lbs
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people7
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 22 gal. (83.3 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (71 l)
Options / Other
OptionsTrolling Motor MinnKota pre-rig
Optionsnot available