Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1436 LW 2004 vs Alumacraft Trophy 205 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1436 LW 2004 vs Alumacraft Trophy 205 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 225 hp, the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2009 has a 205-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 Trophy 205 2009 is rated for 9 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 Trophy 205 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 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
ModelTrophy 205
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam98 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detail165 lbs
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (869 kg)
Weight - kg74.84
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.1915
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 overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches248
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 47 in. (1.2 m) To Floor: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters119.38
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches47
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.45 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max20 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max225 hp (167 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people3 persons
Maximum people9
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs. (1,066 kg)