Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1448 2004 vs Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1448 2004 vs Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2006 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 LTD CS 2006 has a 25-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1448 2004'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 LTD CS 2006 and its 50-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft 1448 2004 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1448
ModelLunker 165 LTD CS
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam76 in. (1.93 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches76
Weight - Detail230 lbs
Weight - Detail700 lbs. (318 kg)
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.7
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. (.51 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches198
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 37 in. (.94 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches37
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72.5 in. (1.84 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.03
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 in. (2.0 mm) Sides: .065 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd Plate: .060 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max50 hp (37 kw)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,235 lbs. (560 kg)