Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1436 LW 2002 vs Alumacraft Trophy 185 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1436 LW 2002 vs Alumacraft Trophy 185 2013 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Alumacraft Trophy 185 2013 has a 155-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1436 LW 2002's 20-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 Trophy 185 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1436 LW 2002 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 1436 LW 2002 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 LW
ModelTrophy 185
Model Year2002
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam98 in. (2.49 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detail165 lbs
Weight - Detail1,780 lbs. (807 kg)
Weight - kg74.84
Weight - kg807.39
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.178
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 overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches168
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
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.67
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.080 in. (2 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max20 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people3 persons
Maximum people8
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (79 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,760 lbs. (798 kg)