Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2004 vs Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2004 vs Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2012 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 2012 has a 40-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2004's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2012 and its 75-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft 1648 NCS 2004 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1648 NCS
ModelClassic 165 CS
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - Detail895 lbs. (406 kg)
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg405.96
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.895
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches196
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 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 - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.33
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (72 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people5
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 34 gal. (128 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,280 lbs. (580 kg)