Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 boat specs
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Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011
2011
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Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 boat specs
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Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010
2010
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Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 against a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 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 Competitior 185 CS 2011 at 18,7 ft versus Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 at 16,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 tips the scales at 142 lbs — 136 lbs more than the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 at 6 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 Competitior 185 CS 2011 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 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 Competitior 185 CS 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 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
ModelCompetitior 185 CS
ModelFisherman 160 Tiller
Model Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) To Floor: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - DetailMaximum: 32 in (0.82 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inches2
Weight - Detail1,420 lbs. (583 kg)
Weight - Detail600 lbs. (272 kg)
Weight - kg644.1
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - lbs.142
Weight - lbs.6
Width [transom] - Detail93 in. (2.36 m)
Width [transom] - Detail67 in (1.7 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Feet18.67
Length - Feet16.25
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.38 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.95
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeOther
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard25 hp (18 kW)
Operational Info
StorageBow Livewell: 22 gal. (83.3 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (71 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum capacity1,118 lbs. (507 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people5

Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 or the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010?
The Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 is the longer of the two at 18,7 feet overall. The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 comes in at 16,3 feet, making it roughly 2,4 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 or the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010?
For trailering, the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 has the edge at 6 lbs dry weight versus 142 lbs for the Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 has a documented max rating of 150 hp. Engine specifications for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 is certified for 5. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 measures 95" wide, compared to 73" for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Are the Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 and Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 and the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 are built by Alumacraft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.