Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 145 CS 2013 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 CS 2013 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2002 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 30 hp for the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 CS 2013 and 40 hp for the Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2002. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2002 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 CS 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2002 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 Fisherman 145 CS 2013 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
ModelFisherman 145 CS
ModelWaterfowler 16
Model Year2013
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam74 in
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches74
Depth - Detail32 - 20 in. (0.81 - 0.51 m) max to floor
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail602 lbs. (420 kg)
Weight - Detail525 lbs
Weight - kg273.06
Weight - kg238.14
Weight - lbs.602
Weight - lbs.525
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feet14.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 10 in. (4.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters4.52
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches178
Length overall - Inches192
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.070 in. (1.78 mm) bottom 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) side
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max30 hp (22 kW)
Engine max40 hp w/Tiller Steering; 60 hp w/Console Steering
Operational Info
StorageBow Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity925 lbs. (420 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people5 persons