Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1232 2004 vs Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1232 2004 vs Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 75 hp, the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2012 has a 67-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1232 2004's 8-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 Classic 165 CS 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1232 2004 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1232 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1232
ModelClassic 165 CS
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail120 lbs
Weight - Detail895 lbs. (406 kg)
Weight - kg54.43
Weight - kg405.96
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.895
Height - Detail17 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.43
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches17
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches196
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.33
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max8 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (72 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people2 persons
Maximum people5
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 34 gal. (128 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,280 lbs. (580 kg)