Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1542 2010 vs Alumacraft Magnum 165 Tiller 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1542 2010 vs Alumacraft Magnum 165 Tiller 2002 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 Magnum 165 Tiller 2002 tops out at 65 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1542 2010 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 Magnum 165 Tiller 2002 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1542 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Magnum 165 Tiller 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Magnum 165 Tiller 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1542 2010 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
Model1542
ModelMagnum 165 Tiller
Model Year201
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in. (1.58 m)
Beam81 in
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail210 lbs. (95.25 kg)
Weight - Detail840 lbs
Weight - kg95.25
Weight - kg381.02
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.84
Width [transom] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in. (.51 m)
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches2
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]15 in. (.38 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters4.58
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. (4.58 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches197
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (19 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Engine maxnot available
Engine max65 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity775 lbs. (352 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people5 persons