Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Angler SC 2009 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Alumacraft Angler SC 2009 against a flat Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2011 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 Angler SC 2009 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2011 at 16,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2011 tips the scales at 622 lbs — 157 lbs less than the Alumacraft Angler SC 2009 at 465 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 Fisherman 160 CS 2011 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Angler SC 2009 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 Fisherman 160 CS 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Angler SC 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Angler SC 2009 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
ModelAngler SC
ModelFisherman 160 CS
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam65 in. (1.65 m) Bottom: 48 in (1.22 m)
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail465 lbs. (211 kg)
Weight - Detail622 lbs. (282 kg)
Weight - kg210.92
Weight - kg282.13
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.622
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.55 m)
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet16.5
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches198
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail32 in. (0.84 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.55 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches32
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.070 in. (1.78 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard35 hp (26 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity800 lbs. (363 kg)
Maximum capacity1,118 lbs. (507 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people5
Storagenot available
StorageSide Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l)