Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2002 vs Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2002 vs Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2009 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 Bass Pro 165 2002 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2002 carries 18 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2002 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 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 Bass Pro 165 2002 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
ModelBass Pro 165
ModelClassic Camp 165 CS
Model Year2002
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74"
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail850 lbs
Weight - Detail840 lbs. (381 kg)
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - kg381.02
Weight - lbs.85
Weight - lbs.84
Height - Detail23"
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches23
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]22"
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail16' 6"
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches192
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
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow-2nd Plate: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Engine max90 HP
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard75 hp (56 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs. (583 kg)