Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Angler SC 2008 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Alumacraft Angler SC 2008 against a deep vee Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2012 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 Angler SC 2008 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2012 at 14,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Angler SC 2008 tips the scales at 465 lbs — 407 lbs more than the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2012 at 58 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 Fisherman 145 2012 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Angler SC 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 Fisherman 145 2012 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Alumacraft Angler SC 2008 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 14,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Angler SC 2008 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
ModelAngler SC
ModelFisherman 145
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam65 in. (1.65 m) Bottom: 48 in (1.22 m)
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail21 in. (.53 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail465 lbs. (211 kg)
Weight - Detail580 lbs. (263 kg)
Weight - kg210.92
Weight - kg263.08
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.58
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.55 m)
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet14.83
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 10 in. (4.5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.52
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches178
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail32 in. (0.84 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.55 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches32
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.075 in. (1.78 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (18 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity625 lbs. (283 kg)
Maximum capacity925 lbs. (420 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people4
Storagenot available
StorageSide Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l)