Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Trophy 175 2008 vs Alumacraft Yukon 165 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Trophy 175 2008 vs Alumacraft Yukon 165 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 150 hp, the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Yukon 165 2002's 50-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 Trophy 175 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Alumacraft Yukon 165 2002 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Yukon 165 2002 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
ModelTrophy 175
ModelYukon 165
Model Year2008
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.4 m)
Beam76 in
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches76
Depth - DetailMaximum: 42 in. (1.07 m) To Floor: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters106.68
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Weight - Detail715 lbs
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - kg324.32
Weight - lbs.155
Weight - lbs.715
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.4 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches212
Length overall - Inches198
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail37 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.94
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches37
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Engine max50 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum people5 persons