2019 Alumacraft Competitor 175 — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $18,000–$28,000. This is one of the more reliable vehicles in its class — here's what to watch for anyway.
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A durable aluminum multi-species fishing boat — lighter, tougher, and easier to own than a fiberglass bass boat, and a favorite for lakes and rivers. Aluminum resists the transom rot that plagues glass boats. The rivets/welds, the outboard, and the trailer are the main inspection.
What we checked
Not checked against public records
Boats are the Coast Guard’s, not NHTSA’s. It publishes a Cases and Campaigns file, but its model and year fields are free text and the recent entries are mostly hull-ID and capacity-label paperwork, so we have not been able to join it to a specific boat honestly yet. What follows is our own write-up, and it has not been reconciled against an official record. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict.
Known Issues for the 2019 Alumacraft Competitor 175
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents. How we decide that.
Aluminum hulls can leak at rivets or welds, especially after hard use or groundings; check for leaks and repairs along the seams and transom.
Repair cost (estimate): $200-$1,500
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Verify the outboard's hours, service, and clean running; the outboard is the boat's biggest expense.
Repair cost (estimate): $200-$3,000
Source: not yet checked against public records.
The transom can still have a wood core; check for softness and secure engine mounting.
Repair cost (estimate): $300-$2,000
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Inspect the trailer, bearings, trolling motor, and fish finder.
Repair cost (estimate): $100-$1,500
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Leaks at rivets/welds or a grounded, patched hull
- ✗Neglected outboard
- ✗Soft transom
- ✗Corroded trailer
Good Signs
- ✓Documented outboard service
- ✓Solid transom, sound trailer
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