Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2005 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2005 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2004 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 100 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2004 has a 70-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2005's 30-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 Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2005 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 Tiller 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2005 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
ModelMV 1450 AW
ModelTournament Pro 185 Tiller
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail390 lbs
Weight - Detail1475 lbs
Weight - kg176.9
Weight - kg669.05
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.1475
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Detail43 in. depth
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches43
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. Width: 95 in
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches227
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .090 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max30 hp, 40 w/cons
Engine max100 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. w/built-in reserve
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum people6 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailn/a