Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2008 vs Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2008 vs Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2004 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 75 hp, the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2008 has a 45-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2004's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2008 and its 75-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft MV 1450 AW 2004 with its 30-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelClassic 165 CS
ModelMV 1450 AW
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam74 in
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches74
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail912 lbs. (414 kg)
Weight - Detail380 lbs
Weight - kg413.68
Weight - kg172.36
Weight - lbs.912
Weight - lbs.38
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches168
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine max30 hp w/Tiller Steering; 40 hp w/Console Steering
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs. (583 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 persons