Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2000 vs Alumacraft Magnum 165 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2000 vs Alumacraft Magnum 165 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 Magnum 165 2005 tops out at 65 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 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 Magnum 165 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 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 Magnum 165 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Magnum 165 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 Fisherman 145 LTD 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
ModelFisherman 145 LTD
ModelMagnum 165
Model Year2
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70"
Beam81 in. (2.08 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail460 lbs
Weight - Detail840 lbs. (381 kg)
Weight - kg208.65
Weight - kg381.02
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.84
Length overall - Detail14' 6"
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5.00 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches197
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail36 in. (.91 m) Maximum to floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches36
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail81 in. (2.05 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (.51 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 in. (2.0 mm) Sides: .065 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd plate: .080 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 - 35hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Engine maxnot available
Engine max65 hp (48 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people5