Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2005 vs Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2005 vs Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2004 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 MV Tex Special 2004 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2005 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 MV Tex Special 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2004 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 NCS 2005 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
ModelMV Tex Special
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam70 in. Bottom: 48 in
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail230 lbs
Weight - Detail510 lbs
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.51
Width [transom] - Detail42 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inches2
Height - Inches21
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. Width: 69 in
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches192
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .063 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people4
Maximum people5 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailn/a