Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1236 2005 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1236 2005 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2000 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2000 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1236 2005 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2000 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1236 2005 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
ModelFisherman 145 LTD
Model Year2005
Model Year2
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail125 lbs
Weight - Detail460 lbs
Weight - kg56.7
Weight - kg208.65
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.46
Width [transom] - Detail36 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail19 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches19
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail14' 6"
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches168
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .053 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 hp
Engine/s standard15 - 35hp
Operational Info
Maximum people3
Maximum people4 person