Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2007 vs Alumacraft MV Tex 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2007 vs Alumacraft MV Tex 2002 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 50 hp for the Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2007 and 40 hp for the Alumacraft MV Tex 2002. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
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: The Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2007 and Alumacraft MV Tex 2002 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelClassic 165 Tiller
ModelMV Tex
Model Year2007
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches7
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 - Detail820 lbs. (372 kg)
Weight - Detail340 lbs
Weight - kg371.95
Weight - kg154.22
Weight - lbs.82
Weight - lbs.34
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 - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches192
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Engine max40 hp w/Tiller Steering
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,295 lbs. (587 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 persons