Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2010 vs Alumacraft V16 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2010 vs Alumacraft V16 2003 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 60 hp for the Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2010 and 40 hp for the Alumacraft V16 2003. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2010 and its 60-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft V16 2003 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelMV Tex Special
ModelV16
Model Year201
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74 in. (1.88 m) Bottom: 50 in. (1.27 m)
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail675 lbs. (307 kg)
Weight - Detail287 lbs
Weight - kg306.17
Weight - kg130.18
Weight - lbs.675
Weight - lbs.287
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.75 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.50 m)
Height [transom]15/20 in. 25 in. available on special orders
Length - Meters4.88
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches199
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Engine max40 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityN/A
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailN/A