Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185CS 2001 vs Alumacraft Trophy 175 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185CS 2001 vs Alumacraft Trophy 175 2011 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 Trophy 175 2011 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185CS 2001 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 41 gal and 38 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Trophy 175 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185CS 2001 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2011 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 185CS 2001 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelTournament Pro 185CS
ModelTrophy 175
Model Year2001
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96"
Beam94 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail1485 lbs
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Weight - kg673.58
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - lbs.1485
Weight - lbs.155
Length overall - Detail18' 11"
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inches216
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
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.4 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.67
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 - 200hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people6 person
Maximum people7
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 22 gal. (83.3 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (71 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (725 kg)