Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 166 Bass 2001 vs Alumacraft V16 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 166 Bass 2001 vs Alumacraft V16 2004 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 V16 2004 tops out at 40 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 V16 2004 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 V16 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft V16 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 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
Model Year2001
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches7
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - Detail287 lbs
Length overall - Detail16' 6"
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches199
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg130.18
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.287
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15/20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 - 75hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people5 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityN/A
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailN/A