Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1436 2008 vs Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1436 2008 against a deep vee Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft 1436 2008 at 14,0 ft versus Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2013 at 16,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2013 tips the scales at 895 lbs — 877 lbs less than the Alumacraft 1436 2008 at 18 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 Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2013 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1436 2008 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 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1436 2008 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2013 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 2008 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
ModelClassic 165 CS
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail180 lbs
Weight - Detail895 lbs. (406 kg)
Weight - kg81.65
Weight - kg405.96
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.895
Width [transom] - Detail36 in
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
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 - Feet14
Length - Feet16.33
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches196
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 - 21 in. (0.89 - 0.53 m) max to floor
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm) bottom 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) side
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (64 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity605 lbs
Maximum capacity1,280 lbs. (580 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people5
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 34 gal. (128.7 l)