Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1648 (15 & 20) 2012 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1648 (15 & 20) 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1648 (15 & 20) 2012 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 at 18,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 tips the scales at 1 385 lbs — 1 100 lbs less than the Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1648 (15 & 20) 2012 at 285 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 60-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1648 (15 & 20) 2012's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 at 18,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1648 (15 & 20) 2012 at 16,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelRiveted Jon 1648 (15 & 20)
ModelTournament Pro 185 Tiller
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail285 lbs
Weight - Detail1,385 lbs. (628 kg)
Weight - kg129.27
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - lbs.285
Weight - lbs.1385
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 / 20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18.25
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches192
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)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.56
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.070 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max30 hp
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs. (794 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people5