Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2011 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170CS 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2011 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170CS 2000 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 Classic 165 Tiller 2011 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170CS 2000 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170CS 2000 carries 22 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 2011 and Alumacraft Tournament Pro 170CS 2000 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
ModelTournament Pro 170CS
Model Year2011
Model Year2
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam81"
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches81
Depth - Detail35 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 - Detail805 lbs. (365 kg)
Weight - Detail1050 lbs
Weight - kg365.14
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.805
Weight - lbs.105
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail16' 10"
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard50 - 115hp
Operational Info
StorageBow Livewell: 34 gal. (128.7 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,280 lbs. (580 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 person