Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2010 vs Alumacraft VB 1650 AW Tunnel CC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2010 against a tunnel Alumacraft VB 1650 AW Tunnel CC 2013 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 Tournament Pro 185 CS 2010 at 18,3 ft versus Alumacraft VB 1650 AW Tunnel CC 2013 at 16,0 ft. At 164 lbs and 73 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2010 has a 115-hp advantage over the Alumacraft VB 1650 AW Tunnel CC 2013's 60-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 CS 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft VB 1650 AW Tunnel CC 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft VB 1650 AW Tunnel CC 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelTournament Pro 185 CS
ModelVB 1650 AW Tunnel CC
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam74 in
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches74
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,640 lbs. (762 kg)
Weight - Detail730 lbs
Weight - kg743.89
Weight - kg331.12
Weight - lbs.164
Weight - lbs.73
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Meters5.56
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18.25
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches192
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeTunnel
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people4