Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV Tex Special CS 2000 vs Alumacraft Trophy 205 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV Tex Special CS 2000 vs Alumacraft Trophy 205 2012 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 Trophy 205 2012 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft MV Tex Special CS 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 Trophy 205 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV Tex Special CS 2000 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft MV Tex Special CS 2000 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelMV Tex Special CS
ModelTrophy 205
Model Year2
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70"
Beam98 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detail425 lbs
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (868 kg)
Weight - kg192.78
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - lbs.425
Weight - lbs.1915
Length overall - Detail16' 0"
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches248
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail47 in. (1.2 m) 27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches47
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.45 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.67
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Sides: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 - 55hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp (167 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people9
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 22 gal. (83.3 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (71 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs. (1,066 kg)