Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Invader 175 2004 vs Alumacraft T12V 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Invader 175 2004 vs Alumacraft T12V 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 105-hp advantage over the Alumacraft T12V 2012's 10-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 Invader 175 2004 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Alumacraft T12V 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Invader 175 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Invader 175 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft T12V 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelInvader 175
ModelT12V
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. Bottom: 64 in
Beam60 in. (1.52 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches6
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1200 lbs
Weight - Detail160 lbs. (72.7 kg)
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg72.57
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.16
Height - Detail23 in
Height - DetailBow: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inches23
Height - Inches25
Height [transom]22 in. Width: 88 in
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail12 ft. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches144
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet12
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.060 in. (1.52 mm) Sides: 0.050 in. (1.27 mm)
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 max10 hp (7 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people3
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity650 lbs. (297 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available