Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2010 vs Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-14 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2010 against a modified vee Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-14 2011 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 Sport 185 2010 measures 18,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-14 2011 at 14,3 feet (2011). At 168 lbs and 235 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2010 has a 155-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-14 2011's 20-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-14 2011 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 Sport 185 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-14 2011 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 Sport 185
ModelVs and Ts V-14
Model Year201
Model Year2011
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 - Detail1,680 lbs. (762 kg)
Weight - Detail235 lbs. (107 kg)
Weight - kg762.03
Weight - kg106.59
Weight - lbs.168
Weight - lbs.235
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.4 m)
Width [transom] - Detail62 in. (1.58 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18.25
Length - Feet14.25
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.34 m)
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches171
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBow: 30 in. (0.76 m)
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 thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.065 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 max175 hp (130 kW)
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacity1,195 lbs. (542 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people5