Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 145 CS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 against a modified vee Alumacraft Fisherman 145 CS 2007 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Fisherman 145 CS 2007 at 14,0 ft. At 84 lbs and 5 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 CS 2007 tops out at 35 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 Fisherman 145 CS 2007 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 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 Fisherman 145 CS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelClassic Camp 165 CS
ModelFisherman 145 CS
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam71 in. (1.79 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches71
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - DetailMaximum: 33 in. (0.84 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.55 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches33
Weight - Detail840 lbs. (381 kg)
Weight - Detail500 lbs. (227 kg)
Weight - kg381.02
Weight - kg226.8
Weight - lbs.84
Weight - lbs.5
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Meters5
Length - Meters4.42
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in. (4.42 m)
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches174
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 thickness0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs. (583 kg)
Maximum capacity865 lbs. (392 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people4