Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1236 2004 vs Alumacraft Competitor 165 Tiller 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1236 2004 vs Alumacraft Competitor 165 Tiller 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 Competitor 165 Tiller 2012 tops out at 70 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1236 2004 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 Competitor 165 Tiller 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1236 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Competitor 165 Tiller 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Competitor 165 Tiller 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1236 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1236
ModelCompetitor 165 Tiller
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches87
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail130 lbs
Weight - Detail920 lbs. (417 kg)
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - kg417.3
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.92
Height - Detail19 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches19
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches199
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail87 in. (2.2 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.58
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 standard15 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (71 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max70 hp (52 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacityN/A
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people3 persons
Maximum people6
Storagenot available
StorageAft Livewell: 19 gal. (71 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,325 lbs. (601 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailN/A
Trailer - Detailnot available