Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1648 2009 vs Alumacraft Trophy 205 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1648 2009 against a deep vee Alumacraft Trophy 205 2008 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 1648 2009 measures 16,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2008 tips the scales at 1 915 lbs — 1 630 lbs less than the Alumacraft 1648 2009 at 285 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 2008 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1648 2009 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 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1648 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2008 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 1648 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam98 in. (2.49 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detail285 lbs
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (884 kg)
Weight - kg129.27
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - lbs.285
Weight - lbs.1915
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in. or 20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches192
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 - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.070 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard35 hp
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 capacity1,010 lbs
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs. (1,066 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people9