Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 vs Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 against a modified vee Alumacraft Trophy 195 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 Trophy 195 2007 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 tips the scales at 1 805 lbs — 1 721 lbs less than the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 at 84 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 195 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelClassic Camp 165 CS
ModelTrophy 195
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam98 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches98
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - DetailMaximum: 47 in. (1.2 m) To Floor: 27 in. (0.67 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters119.38
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches47
Weight - Detail840 lbs. (381 kg)
Weight - Detail1,805 lbs. (818 kg)
Weight - kg381.02
Weight - kg818.73
Weight - lbs.84
Weight - lbs.1805
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.42 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters5
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches236
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 thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 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 - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (148 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs. (583 kg)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people8