Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 vs Alumacraft V14 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 vs Alumacraft V14 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 45-hp advantage over the Alumacraft V14 2006's 25-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: The AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 at 17,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Alumacraft V14 2006 at 14,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.34 m)
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches171
Beamnot available
Beam68 in. (1.73 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail15 in. Transom: 230 lbs. (104 kg) 20 in. Transom: 245 lbs. (111 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg111.13
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.245
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.60 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in. (.76 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15/20 in. (.38/.51 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.34
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
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 max25 hp (19 kw)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity15 in. Transom: 1,195 lbs. (542 kg) 20 in. Transom: 1,050 lbs. (476 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAlumacraft
Modelnot available
ModelV14
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee