Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 vs Alumacraft Trophy 175 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 against a deep vee Alumacraft Trophy 175 2012 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 Tiller 2007 at 18,0 ft versus Alumacraft Trophy 175 2012 at 17,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 tips the scales at 1 385 lbs — 1 230 lbs more than the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2012 at 155 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 150 hp, the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2012 has a 60-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007's 90-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 Trophy 175 2012 carries 35 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007. 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 Trophy 175 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2012 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft Trophy 175 2012 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 15 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2007 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
ModelTrophy 175
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam94 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches94
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 - Detail1,385 lbs. (628 kg)
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - lbs.1385
Weight - lbs.155
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.4 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters5.56
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet17.67
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches212
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches43
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people7
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 22 gal. (83.3 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (71 l)