Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1232 2004 vs Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1232 2004 vs Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 2013 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 Competitor 185 Sport 2013 has a 142-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1232 2004's 8-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 Competitor 185 Sport 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1232 2004 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1232 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1232
ModelCompetitor 185 Sport
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail120 lbs
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Weight - kg54.43
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.15
Height - Detail17 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.43
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches17
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches224
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 - 23 in. (1.09 - 0.58 m) max to floor
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail93 in. (2.36 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.67
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max8 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (128 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people2 persons
Maximum people6
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (79 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)