Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1436 2009 vs Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1436 2009 against a deep vee Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2008 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 2009 at 14,0 ft versus Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2008 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2008 tips the scales at 912 lbs — 894 lbs less than the Alumacraft 1436 2009 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 2008 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1436 2009 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 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1436 2009 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2008 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 1436 2009 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 Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail180 lbs
Weight - Detail912 lbs. (414 kg)
Weight - kg81.65
Weight - kg413.68
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.912
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
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches168
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
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
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 - Detail20 gal. (76 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity605 lbs
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs. (583 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people5