Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 vs Alumacraft V-14 20 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 against a modified vee Alumacraft V-14 20 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 measures 18,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft V-14 20 2013 at 14,3 feet (2013). At 142 lbs and 235 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Alumacraft Competitior 185 CS 2011 has a 130-hp advantage over the Alumacraft V-14 20 2013's 20-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 Competitior 185 CS 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft V-14 20 2013 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 V-14 20 2013 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
ModelV-14 2
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam68 in. (1.72 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) To Floor: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,420 lbs. (583 kg)
Weight - Detail235 lbs. (107 kg)
Weight - kg644.1
Weight - kg106.59
Weight - lbs.142
Weight - lbs.235
Width [transom] - Detail93 in. (2.36 m)
Width [transom] - Detail62 in. (1.58 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Feet18.67
Length - Feet14.25
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.38 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inches171
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in. (0.76 m) bow
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull thickness0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max20 hp (14.9 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 capacity1,195 lbs. (542 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people5