Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 Tiller 2003 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 Tiller 2003 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2007 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 90 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 Tiller 2003 has a 50-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2007's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 Tiller 2003 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2007 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelTournament Pro 175 Tiller
ModelWaterfowler 16
Model Year2003
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches74
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inches43
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. available on special orders)
Height [transom]21 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches215
Length overall - Inches192
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail525 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg238.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.525
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (w/built-in reserve)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine max40 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1385 lbs
Maximum capacity855 lbs
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people5
Options / Other
OptionsTrolling Motor: MinnKota pre-rig Graph: Lowrance Liquid Crystal
Optionsnot available