Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2010 vs Alumacraft Competitior 185 Sport 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2010 against a deep vee Alumacraft Competitior 185 Sport 2011 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 Competitior 185 Sport 2011 measures 18,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2010 at 14,0 feet (2010). At 23 lbs and 15 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Alumacraft Competitior 185 Sport 2011 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2010 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 Competitior 185 Sport 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Competitior 185 Sport 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Competitior 185 Sport 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2010 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 NCS
ModelCompetitior 185 Sport
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in. (1.58 m)
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail230 lbs. (104.3 kg)
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.15
Width [transom] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Width [transom] - Detail93 in. (2.36 m)
Height - Detail20 in. (.51 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (.38 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters4.27
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet18.67
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.38 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches224
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) To Floor: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (19 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity770 lbs. (349 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people6
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 22 gal. (83.3 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (71 l)