Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 against a modified vee Alumacraft VS170 2006 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 2010 at 18,3 ft versus Alumacraft VS170 2006 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 tips the scales at 1 385 lbs — 533 lbs more than the Alumacraft VS170 2006 at 852 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 and 75 hp for the Alumacraft VS170 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 carries 38 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Alumacraft VS170 2006. 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 Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft VS170 2006 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 Tiller 2010 could be the deciding factor.