Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Invader 195 2003 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Invader 195 2003 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the Alumacraft Invader 195 2003 and 200 hp for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 42 gal and 41 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Invader 195 2003 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 185 CS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 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 Invader 195 2003 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 195
ModelTournament Pro 185 CS
Model Year2003
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamBeam: 92 in. Bottom: 67 in
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches96
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1350 lbs
Weight - Detail1,510 lbs. (684 kg)
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - kg684.92
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.151
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches23
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]22 in. Width: 92 in
Height [transom]25 in. (.64 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in. (5.76 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches227
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 42 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters106.68
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches42
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.76
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
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 - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. with reserve (155 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Engine max200 hp
Engine max200 hp (148 kw)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs. (793 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available