Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Magnum 165 2000 vs Alumacraft T12V 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Magnum 165 2000 vs Alumacraft T12V 2007 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 T12V 2007 tops out at 10 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 T12V 2007 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 T12V 2007 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
Model Year2
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81"
Beam60 in. (1.52 m)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches6
Weight - Detail840 lbs
Weight - Detail189 lbs. (86 kg)
Weight - kg381.02
Weight - kg85.73
Weight - lbs.84
Weight - lbs.189
Length overall - Detail16' 5"
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters3.71
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches146
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches25
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet12
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
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
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max10 hp (7 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people3
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity655 lbs. (297 kg)