Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2013 vs Alumacraft MV 1448 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2013 vs Alumacraft MV 1448 2004 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 60 hp, the Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2013 has a 35-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 1448 2004's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2013 and its 60-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft MV 1448 2004 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelClassic 165 Tiller
ModelMV 1448
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detail35 - 21 in. (0.89 - 0.53 m) max to floor
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail805 lbs. (365 kg)
Weight - Detail240 lbs
Weight - kg365.14
Weight - kg108.86
Weight - lbs.805
Weight - lbs.24
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Feet16.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches168
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm) bottom 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) side
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (64 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp (44 kW)
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Operational Info
StorageBow Livewell: 34 gal. (128.7 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,295 lbs. (587 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 persons