Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2013 against a modified vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2006 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 Dominator 165 CS 2013 at 16,7 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2006 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2006 tips the scales at 1 475 lbs — 300 lbs less than the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2013 at 1 175 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2013 and 100 hp for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2006 carries 41 gallons versus 17 gallons in the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2013 comes in at 13 lbs per hp versus 15 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2006. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.