Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2010 vs Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1442 NCS 2010 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 2010 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.
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 2010 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 2010 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 Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in. (1.58 m)
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail230 lbs. (104.3 kg)
Weight - Detail800 lbs. (363 kg)
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.8
Width [transom] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Height - Detail20 in. (.51 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (.38 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Meters4.27
Length - Meters5
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
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 - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.063 in. (1.6 mm)
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
Engine/s standard25 hp (19 kW)
Engine/s standard50 hp (37 kW)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
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. (349 kg)
Maximum capacity1,295 lbs. (587 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people5