Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2003 vs Alumacraft V-16 (20 in.) 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2003 vs Alumacraft V-16 (20 in.) 2012 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 Alumacraft V-16 (20 in.) 2012 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2003 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2003 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft V-16 (20 in.) 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2003 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 V-16 (20 in.) 2012 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 Sport 175
ModelV-16 (20 in.)
Model Year2003
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam70 in. (1.78 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail1530 lbs
Weight - Detail285 lbs. (129 kg)
Weight - kg694
Weight - kg129.27
Weight - lbs.153
Weight - lbs.285
Height - Detail43 in
Height - DetailBow: 30 in. (0.76 m)
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inches43
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. available on special orders)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches215
Length overall - Inches199
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail62 in. (1.58 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.58
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (w/built-in reverse)
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 typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity175 hp
Maximum capacity1,380 lbs. (626 kg)
Maximum people6 persons
Maximum people5
Options / Other
OptionsTrolling Motor: MinnKota pre-rig Graph: Lowrance Liquid Crystal
Optionsnot available