Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2004 vs Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2004 vs Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2010 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 2010 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 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 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1442 NCS
ModelClassic 165 CS
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches82
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail200 lbs
Weight - Detail895 lbs. (406 kg)
Weight - kg90.72
Weight - kg405.96
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.895
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
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
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.42
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
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
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 people4 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs. (583 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailN/A
Trailer - Detailnot available