Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Invader 185 2002 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Invader 185 2002 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2006 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Alumacraft Invader 185 2002 has a 45-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2006's 90-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 175 2006 carries 34 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Alumacraft Invader 185 2002. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2006 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Invader 185 2002 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 175 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Invader 185 2002 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelInvader 185
ModelTournament Pro 175
Model Year2002
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92"
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1300 lbs
Weight - Detail1,385 lbs. (628 kg)
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.1385
Height - Detail23"
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches23
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]22"
Height [transom]25 in. (.51 m)
Length overall - Detail18' 4"
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in. (5.46 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches215
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 41.5 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters106.68
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.46
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
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 typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Engine max135 HP
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. (703 kg)