Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1236 2004 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1236 2004 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2006 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 Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2006 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1236 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1236 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1236 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1236
ModelTournament Sport 185
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches96
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail130 lbs
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.16
Height - Detail19 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches19
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]25 in. (.64 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in. (5.76 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches227
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.76
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Sides: .080 in. (2.0 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd Plate: .100 in. 2XB Bottom?2nd Plate: .080 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. with reserve (155 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (148 kw)
Operational Info
Water capacityN/A
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people3 persons
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,660 lbs. (752 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailN/A
Trailer - Detailnot available