Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 2013 against a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 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 Competitor 185 Sport 2013 at 18,7 ft versus Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 tips the scales at 622 lbs — 607 lbs less than the Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 2013 at 15 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 Competitor 185 Sport 2013 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 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 Competitor 185 Sport 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 2013 could be the deciding factor.