Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1232 2006 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1232 2006 against a deep vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2010 measures 18,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 6,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft 1232 2006 at 12,0 feet (2006). At 105 lbs and 164 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2010 has a 168-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1232 2006's 7-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 Tournament Pro 185 CS 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1232 2006 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1232 2006 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
ModelTournament Pro 185 CS
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail105 lbs
Weight - Detail1,640 lbs. (762 kg)
Weight - kg47.63
Weight - kg743.89
Weight - lbs.105
Weight - lbs.164
Width [transom] - Detail32 in
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
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. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet18.25
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches219
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.56
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.053 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max7 hp
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Operational Info
Maximum capacity455 lbs
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people6