Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 145 Tiller 2007 vs Alumacraft MV 1448 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 Tiller 2007 vs Alumacraft MV 1448 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 25 hp for the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 Tiller 2007 and 25 hp for the Alumacraft MV 1448 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft MV 1448 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 Tiller 2007 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 1448 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1448 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 Tiller 2007 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 Tiller
ModelMV 1448
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam71 in. (1.79 m)
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches71
Beam - Inches7
Depth - DetailMaximum: 33 in. (0.84 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.55 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail460 lbs. (209 kg)
Weight - Detail240 lbs
Weight - kg208.65
Weight - kg108.86
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.24
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Meters4.42
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in. (4.42 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches168
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp (18 kW)
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Operational Info
Maximum capacity865 lbs. (392 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people5 persons