Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2004 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2004 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2012 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 Fisherman 160 Tiller 2012 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2004 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 Fisherman 160 Tiller 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2004 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 NCS
ModelFisherman 160 Tiller
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches73
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail200 lbs
Weight - Detail600 lbs. (272 kg)
Weight - kg90.72
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.6
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detail32 in. (0.84 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.55 m)
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Inches2
Height - Inches32
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.55 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches195
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.25
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.070 in. (1.78 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacityN/A
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5
Storagenot available
StorageSide Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,118 lbs. (507 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailN/A
Trailer - Detailnot available