Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 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 Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 at 16,3 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 — 1 469 lbs less than the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 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 Pro 185 2006 tops out at 100 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 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 Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 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 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 Fisherman 160 Tiller 2010 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
Model Year201
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
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 - DetailMaximum: 42 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters106.68
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inches42
Weight - Detail600 lbs. (272 kg)
Weight - Detail1,475 lbs. (669 kg)
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - kg669.05
Weight - lbs.6
Weight - lbs.1475
Width [transom] - Detail67 in (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (.64 m)
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Meters5.76
Length - Feet16.25
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in. (5.76 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches227
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
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 typeOther
Hull typeModified 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 - 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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max100 hp (75 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,118 lbs. (507 kg)
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs. (793 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people6