Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1542 2002 vs Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1542 2002 vs Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2013 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 25 hp for the Alumacraft 1542 2002 and 30 hp for the Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft 1542 2002 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft 1542 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft 1542 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2013 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
Model1542
ModelCrappie Deluxe
Model Year2002
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam70 / 48 in. (1.8 / 1.2 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches48
Weight - Detail226 lbs
Weight - Detail440 lbs. (200 kg)
Weight - kg102.51
Weight - kg199.58
Weight - lbs.226
Weight - lbs.44
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m) side height
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail68 in. (1.7 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max30 hp (22 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people3
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 10 gal. (37.8 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity745 lbs. (338 kg)