Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft T14V 2013 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft T14V 2013 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 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 40 hp, the Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2003 has a 25-hp advantage over the Alumacraft T14V 2013's 15-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 Waterfowler 16 2003 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft T14V 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft T14V 2013 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
ModelWaterfowler 16
Model Year2013
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam61 in. (1.52 m)
Beam74 in
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches61
Beam - Inches74
Weight - Detail202 lbs. (92 kg)
Weight - Detail525 lbs
Weight - kg91.63
Weight - kg238.14
Weight - lbs.202
Weight - lbs.525
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in. (0.66 m) bow
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inches26
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches192
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.060 in. (1.52 mm) bottom 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) sides
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max15 hp (11 kW)
Engine max40 hp Tiller Maximum outboard power w/Tiller Steering 60 hp Maximum outboard power w/console steering
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard40 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Operational Info
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (374 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people5 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityN/A
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailN/A