Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2008 vs Alumacraft V14 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2008 vs Alumacraft V14 2002 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 90 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2008 has a 65-hp advantage over the Alumacraft V14 2002's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2008 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft V14 2002 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelTournament Pro 185 Tiller
ModelV14
Model Year2008
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam68 in
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches68
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 - Detail245 lbs
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - kg111.13
Weight - lbs.1385
Weight - lbs.245
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]15/20 in
Length - Meters5.56
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches171
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max25 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 persons