Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1436 LW 2004 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1436 LW 2004 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006 has a 180-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1436 LW 2004'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 Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1436 LW 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 Pro 185 CS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 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 1436 LW 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
Model1436 LW
ModelTournament Pro 185 CS
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail165 lbs
Weight - Detail1,510 lbs. (684 kg)
Weight - kg74.84
Weight - kg684.92
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.151
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 - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in. (5.76 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches227
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 42 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters106.68
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches42
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 max20 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max200 hp (148 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
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
Operational Info
Maximum people3 persons
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs. (793 kg)