Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1236 2004 vs Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1236 2004 vs Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2007 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 Classic 165 CS 2007 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1236 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1236 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2007 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 1236 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1236
ModelClassic 165 CS
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches82
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail130 lbs
Weight - Detail912 lbs. (414 kg)
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - kg413.68
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.912
Height - Detail19 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches19
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches197
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 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 - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacityN/A
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people3 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs. (583 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailN/A
Trailer - Detailnot available