Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1236 2005 vs Alumacraft Trophy 205 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1236 2005 vs Alumacraft Trophy 205 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft Trophy 205 2011 measures 20,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft 1236 2005 at 12,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2011 tips the scales at 1 915 lbs — 1 790 lbs less than the Alumacraft 1236 2005 at 125 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Alumacraft Trophy 205 2011 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1236 2005 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 Trophy 205 2011 is rated for 9 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 Trophy 205 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,7 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
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam98 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detail125 lbs
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (868 kg)
Weight - kg56.7
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.1915
Width [transom] - Detail36 in
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.45 m)
Height - Detail19 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches19
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet20.67
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches248
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail47 in. (1.2 m) 27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches47
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .053 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) 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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp (167 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people3
Maximum people9
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 22 gal. (83.3 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (71 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs. (1,066 kg)