Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2003 vs Alumacraft VB 1650 AW Tunnel 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2003 vs Alumacraft VB 1650 AW Tunnel 2008 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 100 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2003 has a 60-hp advantage over the Alumacraft VB 1650 AW Tunnel 2008's 40-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 Tiller 2003 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft VB 1650 AW Tunnel 2008 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 Pro 185 Tiller 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 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 VB 1650 AW Tunnel 2008 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 185 Tiller
ModelVB 1650 AW Tunnel
Model Year2003
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches74
Weight - Detail1475 lbs
Weight - Detail485 lbs
Weight - kg669.05
Weight - kg219.99
Weight - lbs.1475
Weight - lbs.485
Height - Detail43 in. depth
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inches43
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches227
Length overall - Inches192
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. w/built-in reserve
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max100 hp
Engine max40 hp, 60 hp with optional console and optional floor plan
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people6 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity770 lbs
Options / Other
OptionsTrolling Motor: MinnKota pre-rig Graph: Lowrance Liquid Crystal
Optionsnot available