Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1542 2008 vs Alumacraft Trophy 195 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1542 2008 against a deep vee Alumacraft Trophy 195 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft Trophy 195 2012 measures 19,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft 1542 2008 at 15,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2012 tips the scales at 1 805 lbs — 1 784 lbs less than the Alumacraft 1542 2008 at 21 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Alumacraft Trophy 195 2012 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1542 2008 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 Trophy 195 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1542 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1542 2008 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
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam98 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detail210 lbs
Weight - Detail1,805 lbs. (818 kg)
Weight - kg95.25
Weight - kg818.73
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.1805
Width [transom] - Detail42 in
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.45 m)
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet19.67
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches236
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail47 in. (1.2 m) 27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches47
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Sides: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity775 lbs
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people8
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 22 gal. (83.3 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (71 l)