Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1448 2008 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1448 2008 against a deep vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 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 Tiller 2010 measures 18,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft 1448 2008 at 14,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 tips the scales at 1 385 lbs — 1 359 lbs less than the Alumacraft 1448 2008 at 26 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 Tiller 2010 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1448 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 at 18,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Alumacraft 1448 2008 at 14,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1448
ModelTournament Pro 185 Tiller
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - Detail1,385 lbs. (628 kg)
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.1385
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in. or 20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet18.25
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.070 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp
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 max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity885 lbs
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs. (794 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people5