Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Angler SC 2008 vs Alumacraft Trophy 195 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Alumacraft Angler SC 2008 against a deep vee Alumacraft Trophy 195 2009 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 Trophy 195 2009 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2009 tips the scales at 1 805 lbs — 1 340 lbs less than the Alumacraft Angler SC 2008 at 465 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 195 2009 tops out at 200 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 Trophy 195 2009 is rated for 8 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 Trophy 195 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 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
ModelTrophy 195
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam65 in. (1.65 m) Bottom: 48 in (1.22 m)
Beam98 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches98
Depth - Detail21 in. (.53 m)
Depth - DetailMaximum: 47 in. (1.2 m) To Floor: 27 in. (0.69 m)
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters119.38
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches47
Weight - Detail465 lbs. (211 kg)
Weight - Detail1,805 lbs. (818 kg)
Weight - kg210.92
Weight - kg818.73
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.1805
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.45 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Meters6
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches236
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (18 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (148 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity625 lbs. (283 kg)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people8