Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV Maverick 2000 vs Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1648 (15 & 20) 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV Maverick 2000 vs Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1648 (15 & 20) 2011 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 Riveted Jon 1648 (15 & 20) 2011 tops out at 30 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft MV Maverick 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 Riveted Jon 1648 (15 & 20) 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV Maverick 2000 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1648 (15 & 20) 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1648 (15 & 20) 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft MV Maverick 2000 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 Maverick
ModelRiveted Jon 1648 (15 & 20)
Model Year2
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail737 lbs
Weight - Detail285 lbs
Weight - kg334.3
Weight - kg129.27
Weight - lbs.737
Weight - lbs.285
Length overall - Detail16' 8"
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches192
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 / 20 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.070 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 - 80hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gallons, optional
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max30 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs