Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2004 vs Alumacraft T14V 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2004 vs Alumacraft T14V 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 Alumacraft T14V 2013 tops out at 15 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2004 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 MV 1648 NCS 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft T14V 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 1648 NCS 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 1648 NCS 2004 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 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 1648 NCS
ModelT14V
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in
Beam61 in. (1.52 m)
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches61
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail340 lbs
Weight - Detail202 lbs. (92 kg)
Weight - kg154.22
Weight - kg91.63
Weight - lbs.34
Weight - lbs.202
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches168
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in. (0.66 m) bow
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches26
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.060 in. (1.52 mm) bottom 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) sides
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max15 hp (11 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacityN/A
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (374 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailN/A
Trailer - Detailnot available