Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1448 2002 vs Alumacraft Lunker 165 CS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1448 2002 vs Alumacraft Lunker 165 CS 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 50 hp, the Alumacraft Lunker 165 CS 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1448 2002's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Alumacraft Lunker 165 CS 2012 and its 50-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft 1448 2002 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1448
ModelLunker 165 CS
Model Year2002
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam76 in. (1.93 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches76
Weight - Detail230 lbs
Weight - Detail740 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.74
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches198
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail73 in. (1.85 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail8 gal. (30.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters30.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people5
Storagenot available
StorageSide Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,235 lbs. (560 kg)