Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 166 Bass 2001 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 166 Bass 2001 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2010 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 166 Bass 2001 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 166 Bass 2001 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
Model166 Bass
ModelFisherman 160 CS
Model Year2001
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74"
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches73
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - Detail622 lbs. (282 kg)
Length overall - Detail16' 6"
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches195
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 32 in. (0.82 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg282.13
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.622
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.25
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 - 75hp
Engine/s standard40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,118 lbs. (507 kg)