Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 vs Alumacraft V16 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 vs Alumacraft V16 2003 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 Alumacraft V16 2003 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 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 V16 2003 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft V16 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft V16 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1442 LW 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model Year2008
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail210 lbs
Weight - Detail287 lbs
Weight - kg95.25
Weight - kg130.18
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.287
Width [transom] - Detail42 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inches2
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]15/20 in. 25 in. available on special orders
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches199
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity770 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people5 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityN/A
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailN/A