Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2000 vs Alumacraft V-14 15 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2000 vs Alumacraft V-14 15 2013 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 V-14 15 2013 tops out at 20 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2000 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 V-14 15 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2000 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft V-14 15 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft V-14 15 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 14,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2000 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
ModelCrappie Jon
ModelV-14 15
Model Year2
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam64"
Beam68 in. (1.72 m)
Beam - Meters1.63
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches64
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail330 lbs
Weight - Detail230 lbs. (104 kg)
Weight - kg149.69
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.23
Length overall - Detail14' 0"
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches171
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail62 in. (1.58 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in. (0.76 m) bow
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14.25
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard10 - 25hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max20 hp (14.9 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people3 person
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,015 lbs. (460 kg)