Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2006 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 70 hp, the AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 has a 35-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2006's 35-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 Classic 165 2022 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft.6 in. (4.42 m)
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches174
Beamnot available
Beam70 in. (1.78 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 37 in. (.94 m) To Floor: 23 in. (.58 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches37
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail460 lbs. (208 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg208.65
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.46
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.60 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.42
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeYAMAHA
Engine makenot available
Horsepower70 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp (26 kw)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity865 lbs. (392 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAlumacraft
Modelnot available
ModelFisherman 145
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .065 in. (1.7 mm) Sides: .065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee