Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2007 vs Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2007 against a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 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 1442 NCS 2007 at 14,0 ft versus Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 at 16,0 ft. At 23 lbs and 8 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2007 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2007 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 Camp 165 Tiller 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 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 1442 NCS 2007 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 Camp 165 Tiller
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail230 lbs
Weight - Detail800 lbs. (363 kg)
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.8
Width [transom] - Detail42 in
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
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 - Feet14
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
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) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow-2nd Plate: .065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard50 hp (37 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity770 lbs
Maximum capacity1,295 lbs. (587 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people5