Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2002 vs Alumacraft Pro 165 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2002 vs Alumacraft Pro 165 2013 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 60 hp, the Alumacraft Pro 165 2013 has a 30-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2002'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 MV 1450 AW 2002 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Pro 165 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2002 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 Pro 165 2013 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
ModelMV 1450 AW
ModelPro 165
Model Year2002
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74 in
Beam74 / 50 in. (1.88 / 1.27 m)
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters1.27
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches5
Weight - Detail265 lbs
Weight - Detail830 lbs. (376 kg)
Weight - kg120.2
Weight - kg376.48
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.83
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m) side height
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.75 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max30 hp w/Tiller Steering; 40 hp w/Console Steering
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people4
Storagenot available
StorageAft Livewell: 20 gal. (76 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity965 lbs. (438 kg)