Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Bay Invader 195 2005 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 145 Tiller 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Bay Invader 195 2005 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 145 Tiller 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft Bay Invader 195 2005 measures 19,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 Tiller 2010 at 14,8 feet (2010). At 14 lbs and 58 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Alumacraft Bay Invader 195 2005 has a 125-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 Tiller 2010's 25-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 Bay Invader 195 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 Tiller 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Bay Invader 195 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Bay Invader 195 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 Tiller 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelBay Invader 195
ModelFisherman 145 Tiller
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m) Bottom: 67 in. (1.70 m)
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Weight - Detail580 lbs. (263 kg)
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - kg263.08
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.58
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (2.33 m)
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Height - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches23
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]22 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Meters5.89
Length - Meters4.52
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet14.83
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 10 in. (4.52 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters4.52
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches178
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 32 in. (0.82 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom/Sides: .102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.070 in. (1.8 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeOther
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (153 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Engine max25 hp (18 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity925 lbs. (420 kg)