Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 vs Alumacraft V-14 15 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 against a modified vee Alumacraft V-14 15 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 measures 18,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft V-14 15 2013 at 14,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 tips the scales at 1 385 lbs — 1 362 lbs more than the Alumacraft V-14 15 2013 at 23 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 90 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 has a 70-hp advantage over the Alumacraft V-14 15 2013's 20-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: The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 at 18,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Alumacraft V-14 15 2013 at 14,3 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelTournament Pro 185 Tiller
ModelV-14 15
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam68 in. (1.72 m)
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 - Detail230 lbs. (104 kg)
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - lbs.1385
Weight - lbs.23
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
Width [transom] - Detail62 in. (1.58 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length - Meters5.56
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18.25
Length - Feet14.25
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches171
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in. (0.76 m) bow
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
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 max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max20 hp (14.9 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs. (794 kg)
Maximum capacity1,015 lbs. (460 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people5