Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2005 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 Tunnel 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2005 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 Tunnel 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 90 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2005 has a 55-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 Tunnel 2002's 35-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 2005 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 Tunnel 2002 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelTournament Pro 175
ModelWaterfowler 16 Tunnel
Model Year2005
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam74 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches74
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 - Detail1385 lbs. (628 kg)
Weight - Detail525 lbs
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - kg238.14
Weight - lbs.1385
Weight - lbs.525
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (.51 m)
Height [transom]21 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 - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches215
Length overall - Inches192
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max35 hp w/Tiller Steering; 60 hp w/Console Steering
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 persons