Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1542 2007 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185CS 2001 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1542 2007 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185CS 2001 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 1542 2007 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185CS 2001 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185CS 2001 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1542 2007 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 185CS 2001 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185CS 2001 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 1542 2007 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
Model1542
ModelTournament Pro 185CS
Model Year2007
Model Year2001
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail210 lbs
Weight - Detail1485 lbs
Weight - kg95.25
Weight - kg673.58
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.1485
Width [transom] - Detail42 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18' 11"
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard50 - 200hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Operational Info
Maximum capacity775 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people6 person