Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1236 2005 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1236 2005 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 measures 18,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft 1236 2005 at 12,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 tips the scales at 1 385 lbs — 1 260 lbs less than the Alumacraft 1236 2005 at 125 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1236 2005 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 Pro 185 Tiller 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1236 2005 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 Pro 185 Tiller 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1236 2005 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 Pro 185 Tiller
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail125 lbs
Weight - Detail1,385 lbs. (628 kg)
Weight - kg56.7
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.1385
Width [transom] - Detail36 in
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
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. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet18
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
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .053 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people3
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. (703 kg)