Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 2000 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 2000 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2003 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 Tournament Sport 185 2003 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2003 carries 41 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 2000. 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 2003 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 2000 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 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170 2000 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 17
ModelTournament Sport 185
Model Year2
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1005 lbs
Weight - Detail1600 lbs
Weight - kg455.86
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - lbs.1005
Weight - lbs.16
Length overall - Detail16' 10"
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches227
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches43
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (25 in. available on special orders)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 - 65hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. (w/built-in reverse)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people6 persons
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsTrolling Motor: MinnKota pre-rig Graph: Lowrance Liquid Crystal