Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2009 vs Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SPL 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2009 vs Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SPL 2004 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 200 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2009 has a 110-hp advantage over the Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SPL 2004's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 195 CS 2009 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft V-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SPL 2004 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelTournament Pro 195 CS
ModelV-Bow 1860 AW Tunnel SPL
Model Year2009
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam86 in
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches86
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 - Detail1,735 lbs. (787 kg)
Weight - Detail795 lbs
Weight - kg786.98
Weight - kg360.61
Weight - lbs.1735
Weight - lbs.795
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]22 in
Length - Meters5.86
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 3 in. (5.86 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters5.87
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches231
Length overall - Inches216
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches25
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 max200 hp (148 kW)
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 persons