Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2006 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2006 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 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 2006 has a 65-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2002's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2006 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2002 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2002 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelTournament Pro 175
ModelWaterfowler 15
Model Year2006
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam65 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches65
Depth - DetailMaximum: 41.5 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters106.68
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches41.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,385 lbs. (628 kg)
Weight - Detail330 lbs
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - kg149.69
Weight - lbs.1385
Weight - lbs.33
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (.51 m)
Height [transom]15 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 - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches215
Length overall - Inches18
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
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 typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people4 persons