Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1436 Lite 2013 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1436 Lite 2013 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 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft 1436 Lite 2013 at 14,0 feet (2013). At 135 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 160-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1436 Lite 2013's 15-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 1436 Lite 2013 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 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 1436 Lite 2013 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
Model1436 Lite
ModelTournament Pro 185 CS
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail135 lbs
Weight - Detail1,640 lbs. (762 kg)
Weight - kg61.23
Weight - kg743.89
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.164
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. bottom width
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 - Feet14
Length - Feet18.25
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches168
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 thickness0.053 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max15 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 capacity600 lbs
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people6