Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2003 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2003 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 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 2003 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2009 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 Fisherman 160 Tiller 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Bass Pro 165 2003 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 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 2003 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
ModelFisherman 160 Tiller
Model Year2003
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamBeam: 74 in. Bottom: 52 in
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches73
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail852 lbs
Weight - Detail600 lbs. (272 kg)
Weight - kg386.46
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - lbs.852
Weight - lbs.6
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches23
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]22 in. Width: 74 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches2
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 32 in (0.82 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches2
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail67 in (1.7 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides-0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeOther
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 maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard25 hp (18 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,118 lbs. (507 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available