Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft T14V 2003 vs Alumacraft V-14 (20 in.) 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft T14V 2003 vs Alumacraft V-14 (20 in.) 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 15 hp for the Alumacraft T14V 2003 and 20 hp for the Alumacraft V-14 (20 in.) 2012. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft V-14 (20 in.) 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft T14V 2003 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft V-14 (20 in.) 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft V-14 (20 in.) 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 14,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft T14V 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelT14V
ModelV-14 (20 in.)
Model Year2003
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam61 in
Beam68 in. (1.72 m)
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches61
Beam - Inches68
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail180 lbs
Weight - Detail235 lbs. (107 kg)
Weight - kg81.65
Weight - kg106.59
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.235
Height - Detail26 in
Height - DetailBow: 30 in. (0.76 m)
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inches26
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]16 in. 25 in. available on special orders
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.34 m)
Length overall - Meters4.29
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches169
Length overall - Inches171
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail62 in. (1.58 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14.25
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Engine max15 HP
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityN/A
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,195 lbs. (542 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailN/A
Trailer - Detailnot available