Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Angler SC 2008 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Angler SC 2008 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft Angler SC 2008 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2005 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Angler SC 2008 tips the scales at 465 lbs — 314 lbs more than the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2005 at 151 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 CS 2005 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Angler SC 2008 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 Pro 185 CS 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Angler SC 2008 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2005 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 Angler SC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelAngler SC
ModelTournament Pro 185 CS
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam65 in. (1.65 m) Bottom: 48 in (1.22 m)
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail21 in. (.53 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.1 m) Maximum to floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches43
Weight - Detail465 lbs. (211 kg)
Weight - Detail1510 lbs. (684 kg)
Weight - kg210.92
Weight - kg684.92
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.151
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (.64 m)
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Meters5.76
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in. (5.76 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches227
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Sides: .080 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (18 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
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 capacity625 lbs. (283 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum people6