Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1542 2010 vs Alumacraft Yukon 165 Tiller 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1542 2010 against a modified vee Alumacraft Yukon 165 Tiller 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft 1542 2010 at 15,0 ft versus Alumacraft Yukon 165 Tiller 2007 at 16,0 ft. At 21 lbs and 66 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Alumacraft Yukon 165 Tiller 2007 tops out at 40 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 Yukon 165 Tiller 2007 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 Yukon 165 Tiller 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Yukon 165 Tiller 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 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
ModelYukon 165 Tiller
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in. (1.58 m)
Beam76 in. (1.92 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches76
Weight - Detail210 lbs. (95.25 kg)
Weight - Detail660 lbs. (299 kg)
Weight - kg95.25
Weight - kg299.37
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.66
Width [transom] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Width [transom] - Detail73 in. (1.85 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]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Meters4.58
Length - Meters5
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail15 ft. (4.58 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches198
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (0.88 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.54 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (19 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity775 lbs. (352 kg)
Maximum capacity1,235 lbs. (560 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people5