Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2009 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2009 against a modified vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 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 2009 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2007 at 18,0 ft. At 84 lbs and 164 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 Tournament Pro 185 CS 2007 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2009 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 Tournament Pro 185 CS 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2009 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
ModelTournament Pro 185 CS
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches97
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches43
Weight - Detail840 lbs. (381 kg)
Weight - Detail1,640 lbs. (744 kg)
Weight - kg381.02
Weight - kg743.89
Weight - lbs.84
Weight - lbs.164
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters5
Length - Meters5.56
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches219
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 max175 hp (130 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs. (583 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people6