Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Magnum 165 2000 vs Alumacraft T14V 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Magnum 165 2000 vs Alumacraft T14V 2008 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 T14V 2008 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 T14V 2008 caps at 4. 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 T14V 2008 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
Model Year2
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81"
Beam61 in. (1.54 m)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches61
Weight - Detail840 lbs
Weight - Detail209 lbs. (94 kg)
Weight - kg381.02
Weight - kg94.8
Weight - lbs.84
Weight - lbs.209
Length overall - Detail16' 5"
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in. (0.65 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches26
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.060 in. (1.52 mm) Sides-0.050 in. (1.27 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeOther
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 max15 hp (11 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (374 kg)