Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft T12V 2008 vs Alumacraft Trophy 195 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft T12V 2008 vs Alumacraft Trophy 195 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 200 hp, the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2002 has a 190-hp advantage over the Alumacraft T12V 2008's 10-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 195 2002 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Alumacraft T12V 2008 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft T12V 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model Year2008
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in. (1.52 m)
Beam96 in
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail189 lbs. (86 kg)
Weight - Detail1772 lbs
Weight - kg85.73
Weight - kg803.77
Weight - lbs.189
Weight - lbs.1772
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Height - Detail44 in. depth
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Meters1.12
Height - Inches25
Height - Inches44
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters3.71
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Inches146
Length overall - Inches238
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.060 in. (1.52 mm) Sides-0.050 in. (1.27 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeOther
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max10 hp (7 kW)
Engine max200 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. w/built-in reserve
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Operational Info
Maximum capacity655 lbs. (297 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum people9 persons