Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2010 vs Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2010 vs Alumacraft 1648 NCS 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 1648 NCS 2004 tops out at 35 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2010 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 1648 NCS 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft 1648 NCS 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 2010 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
Model1648 NCS
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in. (1.58 m)
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail230 lbs. (104.3 kg)
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.26
Width [transom] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in. (.51 m)
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inches2
Height - Inches21
Height [transom]15 in. (.38 m)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Meters4.27
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (19 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp w/Tiller Steering
Operational Info
Maximum capacity770 lbs. (349 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people5 persons