Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fish Hunter 2000 vs Alumacraft V16 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fish Hunter 2000 vs Alumacraft V16 2005 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 V16 2005 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Fish Hunter 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 V16 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fish Hunter 2000 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft V16 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft V16 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Fish Hunter 2000 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
Model Year2
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86"
Beam70 in. (1.78 m)
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail1100 lbs
Weight - Detail287/292 lbs. per transom height (130/132 kg)
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - kg132.45
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.292
Length overall - Detail18' 0"
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5.05 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches199
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.60 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15/20 in. (0.38/0.51 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.05
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.070 in. (1.8 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 - 115hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people5