Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2012 vs Alumacraft Invader 195 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2012 vs Alumacraft Invader 195 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Alumacraft Invader 195 2004 has a 175-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2012's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Invader 195 2004 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Invader 195 2004 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
ModelInvader 195
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam92 in. Bottom: 67 in
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail600 lbs. (272 kg)
Weight - Detail1350 lbs
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - lbs.6
Weight - lbs.135
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail32 in. (0.84 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.55 m)
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inches32
Height - Inches23
Height [transom]20 in. (0.55 m)
Height [transom]22 in. Width: 92 in
Length - Feet16.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches232
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.070 in. (1.78 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Engine max200 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Operational Info
StorageSide Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,118 lbs. (507 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people4 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailn/a