Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 vs Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 vs Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 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.
The Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2002 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2002 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2002 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelClassic Camp 165 CS
ModelCrappie Deluxe
Model Year2008
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam64"
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters1.63
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches64
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 - Detail840 lbs. (381 kg)
Weight - Detail426 lbs
Weight - kg381.02
Weight - kg193.23
Weight - lbs.84
Weight - lbs.426
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]20"
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 - Detail15' 0"
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches18
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20"
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow-2nd Plate: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard75 hp (56 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs. (583 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people3 persons