Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Trophy 200 I/O 2003 vs Alumacraft VS170 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Trophy 200 I/O 2003 vs Alumacraft VS170 2008 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 190 hp, the Alumacraft Trophy 200 I/O 2003 has a 120-hp advantage over the Alumacraft VS170 2008's 70-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft VS170 2008 carries 16 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Alumacraft Trophy 200 I/O 2003. 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 Trophy 200 I/O 2003 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Alumacraft VS170 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 200 I/O 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 200 I/O 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft VS170 2008 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
ModelTrophy 200 I/O
ModelVS17
Model Year2003
Model Year2008
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 - Detail2610 lbs
Weight - Detail852 lbs. (387 kg)
Weight - kg1183.88
Weight - kg386.46
Weight - lbs.261
Weight - lbs.852
Height - Detail44 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.12
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches44
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]96 in./ NA (W & H *25 in. available on Special Orders)
Height [transom]22 in. (0.56 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. (5.18 m)
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches238
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 - Detail40 gal. (built-in reverse)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (60 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Engine max190 hp
Engine max70 hp (51 kw)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people9 persons
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Options / Other
OptionsTrolling Motor (MinnKota pre-rig)
Optionsnot available