Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1448 (15 & 20) 2012 vs Alumacraft Trophy 175 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1448 (15 & 20) 2012 vs Alumacraft Trophy 175 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2003 has a 125-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1448 (15 & 20) 2012's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Trophy 175 2003 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1448 (15 & 20) 2012 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 175 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 175 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1448 (15 & 20) 2012 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
ModelRiveted Jon 1448 (15 & 20)
ModelTrophy 175
Model Year2012
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches88
Weight - Detail250 lbs
Weight - Detail1215 lbs
Weight - kg113.4
Weight - kg551.11
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.1215
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detail41 in. depth
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches41
Height [transom]15 / 20 in
Height [transom]84 in. 20 in. W & H *25 in. available on special orders
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches21
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.070 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp
Engine max150 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Operational Info
Maximum capacity585 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people6 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailn/a
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsW & H *25" available on special Orders