Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 vs Alumacraft T14V 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 vs Alumacraft T14V 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft T14V 2005 at 14,0 ft. At 6 lbs and 18 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Alumacraft T14V 2005 tops out at 15 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft T14V 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft T14V 2005 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 160 Tiller
ModelT14V
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam61 in. (1.55 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches61
Depth - DetailMaximum: 32 in (0.82 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail600 lbs. (272 kg)
Weight - Detail180 lbs. (81 kg)
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - kg81.65
Weight - lbs.6
Weight - lbs.18
Width [transom] - Detail67 in (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]16 in. (0.41 m)
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Meters4.29
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches1
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in. (0.66 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches26
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 1 in. (4.29 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.29
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches169
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides-0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.060 in. (1.5 mm) Sides: 0.050 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull typeOther
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (18 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max15 hp (11 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people4