Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft PF 175 2011 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft PF 175 2011 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2003 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 200 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2003 has a 110-hp advantage over the Alumacraft PF 175 2011's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2003 carries 41 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Alumacraft PF 175 2011. 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 Sport 185 2003 is rated for 6 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 Sport 185 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2003 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 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 Sport 185
Model Year2011
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam96 in
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1,050 lbs. (476.27 kg)
Weight - Detail1600 lbs
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - lbs.105
Weight - lbs.16
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.24 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide Height: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inches23
Height - Inches43
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. available on special orders)
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches227
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. (w/built-in reverse)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
StorageBow and Aft Livewells: 20 gal. ea. (75.71 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,195 lbs. (542 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people6 persons
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsTrolling Motor: MinnKota pre-rig Graph: Lowrance Liquid Crystal