Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1448 (15 & 20) 2011 vs Alumacraft Trophy 185 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1448 (15 & 20) 2011 vs Alumacraft Trophy 185 2000 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 Riveted Jon 1448 (15 & 20) 2011 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Trophy 185 2000 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Trophy 185 2000 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1448 (15 & 20) 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 185 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 185 2000 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1448 (15 & 20) 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelRiveted Jon 1448 (15 & 20)
ModelTrophy 185
Model Year2011
Model Year2
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches9
Weight - Detail250 lbs
Weight - Detail1436 lbs
Weight - kg113.4
Weight - kg651.36
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.1436
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 / 20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18' 10"
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.070 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard60 - 175hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Operational Info
Maximum capacity585 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people7 person