Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Angler SC 2008 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Angler SC 2008 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 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 Waterfowler 16 2003 tops out at 40 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 Waterfowler 16 2003 is rated for 5 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 Waterfowler 16 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 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
ModelWaterfowler 16
Model Year2008
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam65 in. (1.65 m) Bottom: 48 in (1.22 m)
Beam74 in
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches74
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 - Detail525 lbs
Weight - kg210.92
Weight - kg238.14
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.525
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches192
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (18 kW)
Engine/s standard40 hp
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 Tiller Maximum outboard power w/Tiller Steering 60 hp Maximum outboard power w/console steering
Operational Info
Maximum capacity625 lbs. (283 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum people5 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityN/A
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailN/A