Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2002 vs Alumacraft Pro 185 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2002 vs Alumacraft Pro 185 2012 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 115 hp, the Alumacraft Pro 185 2012 has a 80-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 Pro 185 2012 and its 115-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
ModelPro 185
Model Year2002
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam88 / 60 in. (2.18 / 1.52 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches6
Weight - Detail460 lbs
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs. (498 kg)
Weight - kg208.65
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.11
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.62 m)
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches221
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide Height: 24 in. (0.61 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.42
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people4
Storagenot available
StorageBow and Aft Livewells: 20 gal. ea. (75.71 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)