Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2000 vs Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2000 vs Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2006 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 MV Tex Special 2006 tops out at 60 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 MV Tex Special 2006 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 MV Tex Special 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2006 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
ModelMV Tex Special
Model Year2
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70"
Beam74 in. (1.88 m) Bottom: 50 in. (1.27 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches74
Weight - Detail460 lbs
Weight - Detail675 lbs. (307 kg)
Weight - kg208.65
Weight - kg306.17
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.675
Length overall - Detail14' 6"
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches192
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.75 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in. (.53 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.88
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom/Sides: .102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 - 35hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)