Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 2004 vs Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1442 2004 vs Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2006 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 75 hp, the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2006 has a 50-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1442 2004's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2006 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2006 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 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
ModelClassic 165 CS
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam82 in. (2.08 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail200 lbs
Weight - Detail880 lbs. (339 kg)
Weight - kg90.72
Weight - kg399.16
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.88
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. (.51 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5.00 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches197
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 36 in. (.99 m) To Floor: 21 in. (.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches36
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.08 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 in. (2.0 mm) Sides: .065 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd Plate: .080 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max75 hp (56 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs. (583 kg)