Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Phantom AW 2000 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Phantom AW 2000 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2009 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 Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2009 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Phantom AW 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2009 carries 38 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Alumacraft Phantom AW 2000. 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 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Phantom AW 2000 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2009 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 Phantom AW 2000 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
ModelPhantom AW
ModelTournament Pro 185 Tiller
Model Year2
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81"
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail1100 lbs
Weight - Detail1,385 lbs. (628 kg)
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.1385
Length overall - Detail17' 4"
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches204
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
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.56
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 - 135hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs. (794 kg)