Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1236 2008 vs Alumacraft Trophy 185 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1236 2008 against a deep vee Alumacraft Trophy 185 2013 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 Trophy 185 2013 measures 18,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft 1236 2008 at 12,0 feet (2008). At 125 lbs and 178 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 Alumacraft Trophy 185 2013 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1236 2008 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 Trophy 185 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1236 2008 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 185 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 185 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1236 2008 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
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam98 in. (2.49 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detail125 lbs
Weight - Detail1,780 lbs. (807 kg)
Weight - kg56.7
Weight - kg807.39
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.178
Width [transom] - Detail36 in
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 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 - Feet18.67
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 - Detail47 - 27 in. (1.2 - 0.69 m) max to floor
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.053 in
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.080 in. (2 mm) side
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity540 lbs
Maximum capacity1,760 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people8
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (79 l)