Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft PF 175 2011 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft PF 175 2011 against a modified vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 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 PF 175 2011 at 17,4 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 tips the scales at 1 385 lbs — 1 280 lbs less than the Alumacraft PF 175 2011 at 105 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Alumacraft PF 175 2011 and 90 hp for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft PF 175 2011 carries 21 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft PF 175 2011 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 Tiller 2007 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft PF 175 2011 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 15 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft PF 175 2011 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
ModelPF 175
ModelTournament Pro 185 Tiller
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail1,050 lbs. (476.27 kg)
Weight - Detail1,385 lbs. (628 kg)
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - lbs.105
Weight - lbs.1385
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
Height - DetailSide Height: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches23
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches209
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 and Sides: 0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
StorageBow and Aft Livewells: 20 gal. ea. (75.71 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,195 lbs. (542 kg)
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people5