Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1542 2010 vs Alumacraft Trophy 205 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1542 2010 against a deep vee Alumacraft Trophy 205 2009 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 1542 2010 measures 15,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2009 tips the scales at 1 915 lbs — 1 894 lbs less than the Alumacraft 1542 2010 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 205 2009 tops out at 225 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 Trophy 205 2009 is rated for 9 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 Trophy 205 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 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
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in. (1.58 m)
Beam98 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detail210 lbs. (95.25 kg)
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (869 kg)
Weight - kg95.25
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.1915
Width [transom] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.45 m)
Height - Detail20 in. (.51 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (.38 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters4.58
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail15 ft. (4.58 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches248
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 47 in. (1.2 m) To Floor: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters119.38
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches47
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (19 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp (167 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity775 lbs. (352 kg)
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs. (1,066 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people9