Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft V-14 15 2013 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft V-14 15 2013 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 20 hp for the Alumacraft V-14 15 2013 and 25 hp for the Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2003. 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 15 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 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 15 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft V-14 15 2013 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 Waterfowler 15 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
ModelV-14 15
ModelWaterfowler 15
Model Year2013
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam68 in. (1.72 m)
Beam65 in
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches65
Weight - Detail230 lbs. (104 kg)
Weight - Detail330 lbs
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - kg149.69
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.33
Width [transom] - Detail62 in. (1.58 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in. (0.76 m) bow
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inches3
Height - Inches2
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Feet14.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches171
Length overall - Inches18
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max20 hp (14.9 kW)
Engine max25 hp Tiller Maximum outboard power w/Tiller Steering
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard25 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,015 lbs. (460 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people4 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityN/A
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailN/A