Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2002 vs Alumacraft Pro 185 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2002 vs Alumacraft Pro 185 2013 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 115 hp, the Alumacraft Pro 185 2013 has a 65-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2002's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2002 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Pro 185 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Pro 185 2013 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
ModelLunker 165 LTD
ModelPro 185
Model Year2002
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in
Beam86 / 60 in. (2.18 / 1.52 m)
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches6
Weight - Detail660 lbs
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs. (498 kg)
Weight - kg299.37
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.66
Weight - lbs.11
Height - Detail37 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.94
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches37
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches221
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in. (0.61 m) side height
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.42
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max50 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people4
Storagenot available
StorageBow & Aft Livewell: 20 gal. (76 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)