Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Trophy 185 2011 vs Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-14 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Trophy 185 2011 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 Trophy 185 2011 measures 18,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-14 2011 at 14,3 feet (2011). At 178 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 Trophy 185 2011 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 Trophy 185 2011 is rated for 8 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 Trophy 185 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 185 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,7 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
ModelTrophy 185
ModelVs and Ts V-14
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.4 m)
Beam68 in. (1.72 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches68
Draft [max] - Detail47 in. (1.2 m) To Floor: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches47
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,780 lbs. (807 kg)
Weight - Detail235 lbs. (107 kg)
Weight - kg807.39
Weight - kg106.59
Weight - lbs.178
Weight - lbs.235
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.45 m)
Width [transom] - Detail62 in. (1.58 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Feet18.67
Length - Feet14.25
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.34 m)
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches224
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) Sides: 0.080 in. (2 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
StorageBow Livewell: 22 gal. (83.3 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (71 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,760 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum capacity1,195 lbs. (542 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people5