Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Crappie Pro 2001 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Crappie Pro 2001 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2006 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 Tournament Pro 185 2006 tops out at 100 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Crappie Pro 2001 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 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Pro 2001 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2006 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 Crappie Pro 2001 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelCrappie Pro
ModelTournament Pro 185
Model Year2001
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74"
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail670 lbs
Weight - Detail1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Weight - kg303.91
Weight - kg669.05
Weight - lbs.67
Weight - lbs.1475
Length overall - Detail16' 8"
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in. (5.76 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches227
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 42 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters106.68
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches42
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (.64 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.76
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Sides: .080 in. (2.0 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd Plate: .100 in. 2XB Bottom?2nd Plate: .080 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard30 - 60hp
Engine/s standardnot 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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max100 hp (75 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs. (793 kg)