Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1232 2004 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1232 2004 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 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 Alumacraft 1232 2004 carries a rated maximum of 8 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 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 Fisherman 160 CS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 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
ModelFisherman 160 CS
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail120 lbs
Weight - Detail622 lbs. (282 kg)
Weight - kg54.43
Weight - kg282.13
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.622
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. 3 in. (4.95 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches195
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 32 in. (0.82 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides-0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeOther
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max8 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people2 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)