Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1542 2013 vs Alumacraft Bay Invader 195 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1542 2013 vs Alumacraft Bay Invader 195 2004 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Alumacraft Bay Invader 195 2004 has a 125-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1542 2013's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Bay Invader 195 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1542 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 Bay Invader 195 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Bay Invader 195 2004 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 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
ModelBay Invader 195
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam92 in. Bottom: 67 in
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail240 lbs
Weight - Detail1400 lbs
Weight - kg108.86
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.24
Weight - lbs.14
Width [transom] - Detail42 in. bottom width
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inches2
Height - Inches23
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]22 in. Width: 92 in
Length - Feet15
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches232
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp
Engine max150 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Operational Info
Maximum capacity775 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum people5 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailn/a