Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1648 2005 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1648 2005 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft MV 1648 2005 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2008 tips the scales at 168 lbs — 140 lbs less than the Alumacraft MV 1648 2005 at 28 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 Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2008 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft MV 1648 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV 1648 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 CS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2008 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 MV 1648 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 1648
ModelTournament Pro 185 CS
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail280 lbs
Weight - Detail1,680 lbs. (762 kg)
Weight - kg127.01
Weight - kg762.03
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.168
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in. or 20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches219
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.56
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .070 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)