Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Dominator 185 CS 2013 against a modified vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 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 185 CS 2013 at 18,8 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Dominator 185 CS 2013 tips the scales at 1 438 lbs — 1 287 lbs more than the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006 at 151 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006 has a 50-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Dominator 185 CS 2013's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006 carries 41 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Alumacraft Dominator 185 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.