Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Invader 175 2004 vs Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Invader 175 2004 vs Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 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 115 hp, the Alumacraft Invader 175 2004 has a 85-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 2012's 30-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 Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Invader 175 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 Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20) 2012 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 Invader 175 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
ModelInvader 175
ModelRiveted Jon MV 1648 (15 & 20)
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. Bottom: 64 in
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches7
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1200 lbs
Weight - Detail280 lbs
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg127.01
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.28
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inches23
Height - Inches21
Height [transom]22 in. Width: 88 in
Height [transom]15 / 20 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches192
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.070 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max115 hp
Engine max30 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available