Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD Tiller 2006 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD Tiller 2006 against a deep vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 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 Lunker 165 LTD Tiller 2006 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 at 18,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 tips the scales at 1 385 lbs — 1 319 lbs less than the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD Tiller 2006 at 66 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 has a 40-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD Tiller 2006's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 at 18,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD Tiller 2006 at 16,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelLunker 165 LTD Tiller
ModelTournament Pro 185 Tiller
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in. (1.93 m)
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches97
Depth - DetailMaximum: 37 in. (.94 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inches43
Weight - Detail660 lbs. (299 kg)
Weight - Detail1,385 lbs. (628 kg)
Weight - kg299.37
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - lbs.66
Weight - lbs.1385
Width [transom] - Detail72.5 in. (1.84 m)
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (.51 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters5.03
Length - Meters5.56
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18.25
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches219
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 in. (2.0 mm) Sides: .065 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd Plate: .060 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp (37 kw)
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
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
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,235 lbs. (560 kg)
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs. (794 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people5