Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 LW 2009 vs Alumacraft Magnum 165 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1442 LW 2009 vs Alumacraft Magnum 165 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 Magnum 165 2003 tops out at 65 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2009 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 Magnum 165 2003 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Magnum 165 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Magnum 165 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 2009 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
Model1442 LW
ModelMagnum 165
Model Year2009
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail210 lbs
Weight - Detail840 lbs
Weight - kg95.25
Weight - kg381.02
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.84
Width [transom] - Detail42 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches2
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]81 in. 20 in
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches197
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 - Detail22 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Engine maxnot available
Engine max65 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