Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 vs Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel CC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 vs Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel CC 2009 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 — 70 hp for the AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 and 75 hp for the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel CC 2009. 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 carry nearly identical fuel loads — 17 gal and 16 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 and Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel CC 2009 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches204
Beamnot available
Beam83 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches83
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail860 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg390.09
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.86
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Engine makeYAMAHA
Engine makenot available
Horsepower70 hp
Horsepower75 hp
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAlumacraft
Modelnot available
ModelVB 1756 AW Tunnel CC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTunnel