Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 against a deep vee Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 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 Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2009 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2009 tips the scales at 168 lbs — 162 lbs less than the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 at 6 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 Tournament Sport 185 2009 tops out at 175 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 Sport 185 2009 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 Sport 185 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2009 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 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 Sport 185
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches97
Depth - DetailMaximum: 32 in (0.82 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inches43
Weight - Detail600 lbs. (272 kg)
Weight - Detail1,680 lbs. (762 kg)
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - kg762.03
Weight - lbs.6
Weight - lbs.168
Width [transom] - Detail67 in (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.4 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches219
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides-0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeOther
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (18 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people6