Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft All Weld MV 1546 DD 2012 vs Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Alumacraft All Weld MV 1546 DD 2012 against a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft All Weld MV 1546 DD 2012 at 15,0 ft versus Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 at 16,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 tips the scales at 805 lbs — 771 lbs less than the Alumacraft All Weld MV 1546 DD 2012 at 34 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Alumacraft All Weld MV 1546 DD 2012 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft All Weld MV 1546 DD 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft All Weld MV 1546 DD 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelAll Weld MV 1546 DD
ModelClassic Camp 165 Tiller
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam65 in
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail340 lbs
Weight - Detail805 lbs. (365 kg)
Weight - kg154.22
Weight - kg365.14
Weight - lbs.34
Weight - lbs.805
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet16.42
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches197
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 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 - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow - 2nd Plate: .065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard50 hp (37 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity719 lbs
Maximum capacity1,295 lbs. (587 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people5