Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 LW 2005 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1442 LW 2005 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 measures 19,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2005 at 14,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 tips the scales at 1 735 lbs — 1 714 lbs less than the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2005 at 21 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 has a 175-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2005'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 Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1442 LW 2005 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
ModelTournament Pro 195 CS
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail210 lbs
Weight - Detail1,735 lbs. (787 kg)
Weight - kg95.25
Weight - kg786.98
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.1735
Width [transom] - Detail42 in
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
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. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 3 in. (5.86 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.87
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches231
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 - Meters5.86
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .063 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp
Engine max200 hp (148 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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)