Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2004 vs Alumacraft VB 1650 AW Tunnel SC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2004 vs Alumacraft VB 1650 AW Tunnel SC 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 Alumacraft VB 1650 AW Tunnel SC 2009 tops out at 60 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 VB 1650 AW Tunnel SC 2009 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 VB 1650 AW Tunnel SC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft VB 1650 AW Tunnel SC 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 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
ModelVB 1650 AW Tunnel SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches74
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail200 lbs
Weight - Detail680 lbs
Weight - kg90.72
Weight - kg308.44
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.68
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inches2
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches192
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified 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 max60 hp
Operational Info
Water capacityN/A
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailN/A
Trailer - Detailnot available