Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 vs Alumacraft Trophy 185 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 vs Alumacraft Trophy 185 2009 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 Trophy 185 2009 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 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 Trophy 185 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 185 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 185 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The AlumaCraft 175 Dominator CS 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches224
Beamnot available
Beam98 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 47 in. (1.2 m) To Floor: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters119.38
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches47
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,780 lbs. (807 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg807.39
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.178
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.45 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMERCURY
Engine makenot available
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
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,760 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAlumacraft
Modelnot available
ModelTrophy 185
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee