Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 LW 2004 vs Alumacraft Dominator 185 Sport 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1442 LW 2004 vs Alumacraft Dominator 185 Sport 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 150 hp, the Alumacraft Dominator 185 Sport 2013 has a 125-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2004's 25-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 Dominator 185 Sport 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Dominator 185 Sport 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Dominator 185 Sport 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1442 LW 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1442 LW
ModelDominator 185 Sport
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail200 lbs
Weight - Detail1,530 lbs. (694 kg)
Weight - kg90.72
Weight - kg694
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.153
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches225
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 - 23 in. (1.09 - 0.58 m) max to floor
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.75
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max150 hp (111 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 people4 persons
Maximum people6
Storagenot available
StorageBow & Aft Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)