Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2001 vs Alumacraft V-14 (15 in.) 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2001 vs Alumacraft V-14 (15 in.) 2012 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 Alumacraft V-14 (15 in.) 2012 tops out at 20 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2001 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2001 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft V-14 (15 in.) 2012 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 2001 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 2001 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 V-14 (15 in.) 2012 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
ModelV-14 (15 in.)
Model Year2001
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96"
Beam68 in. (1.72 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail1420 lbs
Weight - Detail235 lbs. (107 kg)
Weight - kg644.1
Weight - kg106.59
Weight - lbs.142
Weight - lbs.235
Length overall - Detail18' 11"
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.34 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches171
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail62 in. (1.58 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBow: 30 in. (0.76 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14.25
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 - 100hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people6 person
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,195 lbs. (542 kg)