Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 166 Bass 2001 vs Alumacraft Yukon 165 Tiller 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 166 Bass 2001 vs Alumacraft Yukon 165 Tiller 2008 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 Yukon 165 Tiller 2008 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 Yukon 165 Tiller 2008 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 Yukon 165 Tiller 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Yukon 165 Tiller 2008 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
ModelYukon 165 Tiller
Model Year2001
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74"
Beam76 in. (1.92 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 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches198
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (0.88 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.54 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg299.37
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.66
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail73 in. (1.85 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,235 lbs. (560 kg)