Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1648 2008 vs Alumacraft Crappie Special 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1648 2008 vs Alumacraft Crappie Special 2003 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 Special 2003 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1648 2008 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 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Special 2003 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft 1648 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft 1648 2008 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 Crappie Special 2003 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
Model1648
ModelCrappie Special
Model Year2008
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
BeamBeam: 74 in. Bottom: 52 in
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches74
Weight - Detail285 lbs
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - kg129.27
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - lbs.285
Weight - lbs.8
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches21
Height [transom]15 in. or 20 in
Height [transom]22 in. Width: 74 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches2
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.070 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard35 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people4 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailn/a