Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 LW 2009 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1442 LW 2009 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2002 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 Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2002 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2009 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 2002 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2009 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 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1442 LW 2009 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 Year2009
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail210 lbs
Weight - Detail1500 lbs
Weight - kg95.25
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.15
Width [transom] - Detail42 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detail43 in. depth
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inches2
Height - Inches43
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. available on special order)
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches227
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. w/built-in reserve
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity770 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people6 persons