Matching a modified vee Alumacraft Angler SC 2010 against a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 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 2010 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 tips the scales at 622 lbs — 157 lbs less than the Alumacraft Angler SC 2010 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Angler SC 2010 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 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 Angler SC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.