Matching a flat Alumacraft Pro 175 2013 against a modified vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2006 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 Pro 175 2013 at 17,4 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2006 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2006 tips the scales at 1 475 lbs — 400 lbs less than the Alumacraft Pro 175 2013 at 1 075 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 Pro 175 2013 and 100 hp for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2006. 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 Tournament Pro 185 2006 carries 41 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Alumacraft Pro 175 2013. 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 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Pro 175 2013 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft Pro 175 2013 comes in at 12 lbs per hp versus 15 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2006. 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 2006 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 Pro 175 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.