Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 boat specs
Alumacraft
Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012
2012
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Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008 boat specs
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Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008
2008
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Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 against a deep vee Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008 tips the scales at 1 735 lbs — 1 210 lbs less than the Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 at 525 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008 has a 160-hp advantage over the Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012's 40-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 Tournament Sport 195 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 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
ModelAll Weld Waterfowler 16
ModelTournament Sport 195
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam65 in
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail525 lbs
Weight - Detail1,735 lbs. (787 kg)
Weight - kg238.14
Weight - kg786.98
Weight - lbs.525
Weight - lbs.1735
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 3 in. (5.86 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.87
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches231
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.4 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.86
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp
Engine max200 hp (148 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people6

Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 vs Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 or the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008?
The Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008 is the longer of the two at 19,0 feet overall. The Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 comes in at 16,0 feet, making it roughly 3,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 or the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008?
For trailering, the Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 has the edge at 525 lbs dry weight versus 1 735 lbs for the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008 is rated to a maximum of 200 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 tops out at 40 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008 is certified for 6. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008 measures 97" wide, compared to 65" for the Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Are the Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 and Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 and the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 195 2008 are built by Alumacraft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.