Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 LW 2004 vs Alumacraft VS170 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1442 LW 2004 vs Alumacraft VS170 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 70 hp, the Alumacraft VS170 2009 has a 45-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2004's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Alumacraft VS170 2009 and its 70-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2004 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam74 in. (1.88 m) Bottom: 52 in. (1.32 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches74
Weight - Detail200 lbs
Weight - Detail852 lbs. (386 kg)
Weight - kg90.72
Weight - kg386.46
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.852
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]22 in. (0.56 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. (5.18 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches204
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail74 in. (1.88 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
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 max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max70 hp (51 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (60 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)