Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2003 vs Alumacraft VS170 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2003 vs Alumacraft VS170 2009 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 VS170 2009 tops out at 70 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2003 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 2003 carries 34 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Alumacraft VS170 2009. 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 Tournament Sport 175 2003 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft VS170 2009 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 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 VS170 2009 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 Sport 175
ModelVS17
Model Year2003
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam74 in. (1.88 m) Bottom: 52 in. (1.32 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches74
Weight - Detail1530 lbs
Weight - Detail852 lbs. (386 kg)
Weight - kg694
Weight - kg386.46
Weight - lbs.153
Weight - lbs.852
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. available on special orders)
Height [transom]22 in. (0.56 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. (5.18 m)
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches215
Length overall - Inches204
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail74 in. (1.88 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (w/built-in reverse)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (60 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max70 hp (51 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity175 hp
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people6 persons
Maximum people4
Options / Other
OptionsTrolling Motor: MinnKota pre-rig Graph: Lowrance Liquid Crystal
Optionsnot available