Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2003 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 CS 2003 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 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 CS 2003 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 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
ModelFisherman 160 Tiller
ModelTournament Pro 185 CS
Model Year2008
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam96 in
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches96
Depth - DetailMaximum: 32 in (0.82 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail600 lbs. (272 kg)
Weight - Detail1510 lbs
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - kg684.92
Weight - lbs.6
Weight - lbs.151
Width [transom] - Detail67 in (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. available on special order)
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail43 in. depth
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches43
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches227
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides-0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeOther
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (18 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. w/built-in reserve
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people6 persons
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsTrolling Motor: MinnKota pre-rig