Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2005 vs Alumacraft Trophy 175 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2005 vs Alumacraft Trophy 175 2002 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 2005 has a 35-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2002's 140-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 175 CS 2005 carries 34 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2002. 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 2002 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2005 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 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 CS 2005 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 Year2005
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam88 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches88
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.1 m) Maximum to floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1415 lbs. (641 kg)
Weight - Detail1215 lbs
Weight - kg641.83
Weight - kg551.11
Weight - lbs.1415
Weight - lbs.1215
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (.51 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.46
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in. (5.46 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches215
Length overall - Inches21
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail41 in. depth
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches41
Body / Hull
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 thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. with reserve (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Engine max175 hp (130 kw)
Engine max140 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum people6 persons