Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1542 2010 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1542 2010 against a modified vee Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft 1542 2010 at 15,0 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2006 at 18,0 ft. At 21 lbs and 16 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 Tournament Sport 185 2006 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1542 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 Tournament Sport 185 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1542 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 Tournament Sport 185 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2006 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 1542 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
Model1542
ModelTournament Sport 185
Model Year201
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in. (1.58 m)
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail210 lbs. (95.25 kg)
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Weight - kg95.25
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.16
Width [transom] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 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. (.64 m)
Length - Meters4.58
Length - Meters5.76
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail15 ft. (4.58 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in. (5.76 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches227
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Sides: .080 in. (2.0 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd Plate: .100 in. 2XB Bottom?2nd Plate: .080 in
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified 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 - Detail41 gal. with reserve (155 l)
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 (148 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity775 lbs. (352 kg)
Maximum capacity1,660 lbs. (752 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people6