Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1448 2009 vs Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1448 2009 vs Alumacraft Crappie Jon 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 Crappie Jon 2004 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1448 2009 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 1448 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft 1448 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft 1448 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 14,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1448
ModelCrappie Jon
Model Year2009
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam64 in. Bottom: 42 in
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.63
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches64
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - Detail330 lbs
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg149.69
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.33
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches2
Height [transom]15 in. or 20 in
Height [transom]15 in. Width: 62 in
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches168
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.070 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity885 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people3 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailn/a