When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Alumaweld Blackhawk 2012 and the Alumaweld Super Vee LT 20 2008 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumaweld Blackhawk 2012 measures 20,1 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 18,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumaweld Super Vee LT 20 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumaweld Blackhawk 2012 tips the scales at 146 lbs — 134 lbs more than the Alumaweld Super Vee LT 20 2008 at 12 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Alumaweld Blackhawk 2012 has a 35-hp advantage over the Alumaweld Super Vee LT 20 2008's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 38 gal and 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumaweld Super Vee LT 20 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumaweld Blackhawk 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumaweld Super Vee LT 20 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumaweld Super Vee LT 20 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumaweld Blackhawk 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.