Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Magnum 165 2000 vs Alumacraft Sierra 1436 LT 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Magnum 165 2000 vs Alumacraft Sierra 1436 LT 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 Alumacraft Sierra 1436 LT 2012 tops out at 15 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Magnum 165 2000 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 Magnum 165 2000 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Sierra 1436 LT 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 Magnum 165 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Magnum 165 2000 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 Sierra 1436 LT 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
ModelMagnum 165
ModelSierra 1436 LT
Model Year2
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches55
Weight - Detail840 lbs
Weight - Detail135 lbs
Weight - kg381.02
Weight - kg61.23
Weight - lbs.84
Weight - lbs.135
Length overall - Detail16' 5"
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches168
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide: 19 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches19
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.053 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 - 65hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower15 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people3
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity625 lbs