Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2001 vs Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2001 vs Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2012 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 Crappie Jon 2012 tops out at 15 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2001 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 1648 NCS 2001 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2012 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2001 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2001 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 Crappie Jon 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1648 NCS
ModelCrappie Jon
Model Year2001
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70"
Beam64 / 42 in. (1.63 / 1.07 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.07
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches42
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - Detail330 lbs. (150 kg)
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg149.69
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.33
Length overall - Detail16' 0"
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches168
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail62 in. (1.58 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in. (0.51 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches2
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.063 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 - 35 hp (tiller)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max15 hp (11 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people2
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 5 gal. (18.93 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity550 lbs. (249 kg)