Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 166 Bass 2001 vs Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 166 Bass 2001 vs Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2005 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 Lunker 165 LTD 2005 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 166 Bass 2001 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 Lunker 165 LTD 2005 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 Lunker 165 LTD 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD 2005 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 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
ModelLunker 165 LTD
Model Year2001
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74"
Beam76 in. (1.93 m)
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches76
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - Detail660 lbs. (299 kg)
Length overall - Detail16' 6"
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches198
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail37 in. (0.94 m) Maximum to floor: 22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches37
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg299.37
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.66
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72.5 in. (1.84 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.03
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 in. (2.0 mm) Sides: 0.65 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd plate: .060 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 - 75hp
Engine/s standardnot available
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max50 hp (37 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people5