Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 against a modified vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2007 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 2007 measures 18,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 at 14,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2007 tips the scales at 164 lbs — 143 lbs less than the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 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 Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2007 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 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 185 CS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2007 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 1442 LW 2008 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 185 CS
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail210 lbs
Weight - Detail1,640 lbs. (744 kg)
Weight - kg95.25
Weight - kg743.89
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.164
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 - Feet18
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
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity770 lbs
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people6