Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2011 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2011 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2002 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 MV Tex Special 2011 has a 35-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2002's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 4 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 2011 and its 60-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2002 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelMV Tex Special
ModelWaterfowler 15
Model Year2011
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74 in. (1.88 m)
Beam65 in
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches65
Weight - Detail675 lbs. (307 kg)
Weight - Detail330 lbs
Weight - kg306.17
Weight - kg149.69
Weight - lbs.675
Weight - lbs.33
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.75 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide Height: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches2
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 m)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 20 gal. (75.71 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people4 persons