Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1436 LW 2002 vs Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1436 LW 2002 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 55-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1436 LW 2002's 20-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 1436 LW 2002 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 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 1436 LW 2002 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
Model1436 LW
ModelClassic 165 CS
Model Year2002
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail165 lbs
Weight - Detail895 lbs. (406 kg)
Weight - kg74.84
Weight - kg405.96
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.895
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 - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches168
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 max20 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 people3 persons
Maximum people5
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 34 gal. (128 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,280 lbs. (580 kg)