Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1432 2004 vs Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1432 2004 vs Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2009 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 60 hp, the Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1432 2004's 10-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 MV Tex Special 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1432 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 MV Tex Special 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1432 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
Model1432
ModelMV Tex Special
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in
Beam74 in. (1.88 m) Bottom: 50 in. (1.27 m)
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches74
Weight - Detail130 lbs
Weight - Detail675 lbs. (307 kg)
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - kg306.17
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.675
Height - Detail17 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.43
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches17
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.50 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.75 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.88
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max10 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people3 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)