Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1542 2004 vs Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1542 2004 vs Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 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 1542 2004 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 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 CS 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1542 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 Camp 165 CS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Classic Camp 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 1542 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
Model1542
ModelClassic Camp 165 CS
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail226 lbs
Weight - Detail840 lbs. (381 kg)
Weight - kg102.51
Weight - kg381.02
Weight - lbs.226
Weight - lbs.84
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 - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches18
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
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow-2nd Plate: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard75 hp (56 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
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)