Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1436 LW 2004 vs Alumacraft Dominator 165 Sport 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1436 LW 2004 vs Alumacraft Dominator 165 Sport 2013 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 90 hp, the Alumacraft Dominator 165 Sport 2013 has a 70-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1436 LW 2004'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 Dominator 165 Sport 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1436 LW 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 Dominator 165 Sport 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Dominator 165 Sport 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1436 LW 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
Model1436 LW
ModelDominator 165 Sport
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam91 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail165 lbs
Weight - Detail1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Weight - kg74.84
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.125
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. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches2
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail42 - 22 in. (1.08 - 0.56 m) max to floor
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.31 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.67
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max20 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (64 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people3 persons
Maximum people6
Storagenot available
StorageBow & Aft Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)