Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2004 vs Alumacraft Dominator 185 CS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2004 vs Alumacraft Dominator 185 CS 2012 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Alumacraft Dominator 185 CS 2012 has a 115-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2004's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Dominator 185 CS 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Dominator 185 CS 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Dominator 185 CS 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1648 NCS
ModelDominator 185 CS
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam94 in. (2.38 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - Detail1,438 lbs. (694 kg)
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg652.27
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.1438
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in. (5.71 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches225
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
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.75
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people6
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 22 gal. (83.3 l) Aft Livewell: 13 gal. (49.21 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)