Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2002 vs Alumacraft T12V 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2002 vs Alumacraft T12V 2012 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2002 has a 80-hp advantage over the Alumacraft T12V 2012's 10-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2002 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Alumacraft T12V 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 Bass Pro 165 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft T12V 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
ModelBass Pro 165
ModelT12V
Model Year2002
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74"
Beam60 in. (1.52 m)
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches6
Weight - Detail850 lbs
Weight - Detail160 lbs. (72.7 kg)
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - kg72.57
Weight - lbs.85
Weight - lbs.16
Height - Detail23"
Height - DetailBow: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inches23
Height - Inches25
Height [transom]22"
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length overall - Detail16' 6"
Length overall - Detail12 ft. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches144
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet12
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.060 in. (1.52 mm) Sides: 0.050 in. (1.27 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max90 HP
Engine max10 hp (7 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people3
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity650 lbs. (297 kg)