Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2002 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2002 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2006 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2006 has a 135-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2002's 65-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2006 carries 41 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2002. 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 Sport 185 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2002 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 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 Tournament Pro 170 Tiller 2002 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
ModelTournament Pro 170 Tiller
ModelTournament Sport 185
Model Year2002
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in
Beam96 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1005 lbs
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Weight - kg455.86
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - lbs.1005
Weight - lbs.16
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches36
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (.64 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in. (5.76 m)
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches227
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (2.41 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.76
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Sides: .080 in. (2.0 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd Plate: .100 in. 2XB Bottom?2nd Plate: .080 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. with reserve (155 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Engine max65 hp
Engine max200 hp (148 kw)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,660 lbs. (752 kg)