Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1542 2009 vs Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1542 2009 against a modified vee Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2007 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 1542 2009 at 15,0 ft versus Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2007 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2007 tips the scales at 912 lbs — 891 lbs less than the Alumacraft 1542 2009 at 21 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2007 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1542 2009 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 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1542 2009 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2007 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 2009 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 165 CS
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail210 lbs
Weight - Detail912 lbs. (414 kg)
Weight - kg95.25
Weight - kg413.68
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.912
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 - Feet15
Length - Feet16
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
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)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity775 lbs
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs. (583 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people5