Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2004 vs Alumacraft Pro 165 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2004 vs Alumacraft Pro 165 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 60 hp, the Alumacraft Pro 165 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2004'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 165 2012 and its 60-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2004 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelFisherman 145
ModelPro 165
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam74 / 50 in. (1.88 / 1.27 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.27
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches5
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail460 lbs
Weight - Detail830 lbs. (376 kg)
Weight - kg208.65
Weight - kg376.48
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.83
Height - Detailn/a
Height - DetailSide Height: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Height [transom]20 in. Width: 63 in
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 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
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.75 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
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
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.71 l)
Engine max35 hp
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people4
Storagenot available
StorageAft Livewells: 20 gal. ea. (75.71 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available