Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2006 vs Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2006 vs Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 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 — 35 hp for the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2006 and 50 hp for the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 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 Lunker 165 LTD CS 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 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 2006 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
ModelLunker 165 LTD CS
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.78 m)
Beam76 in
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches76
Depth - DetailMaximum: 37 in. (.94 m) To Floor: 23 in. (.58 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail460 lbs. (208 kg)
Weight - Detail700 lbs
Weight - kg208.65
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.7
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.60 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]20 in. Width: 72.5 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 - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches198
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail37 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.94
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches37
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: .065 in. (1.7 mm) Sides: .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 max35 hp (26 kw)
Engine max50 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Operational Info
Maximum capacity865 lbs. (392 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people5 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailn/a