Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2001 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2001 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2010 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 Waterfowler 16 2010 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2001 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 Waterfowler 16 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2001 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2010 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 2001 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
ModelWaterfowler 16
Model Year2001
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70"
Beam74 in. (1.88 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches74
Weight - Detail460 lbs
Weight - Detail525 lbs. (238 kg)
Weight - kg208.65
Weight - kg238.14
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.525
Length overall - Detail14' 6"
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches192
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail50 in. (1.27 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in. (.53 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.6 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 max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)