Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2002 vs Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2002 vs Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2008 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 60 hp, the Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2002's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2008 and its 60-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2002 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelFisherman 145 LTD
ModelMV Tex Special
Model Year2002
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
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
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.50 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.75 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.88
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35 HP
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)