Matching a flat Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1036 2012 against a deep vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 measures 18,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 17,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1036 2012 at 1,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 tips the scales at 1 385 lbs — 1 280 lbs less than the Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1036 2012 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 has a 87-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1036 2012's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1036 2012 caps at 3. 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1036 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.