Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 vs Alumacraft MV 1546 AW Tunnel DD 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 against a modified vee Alumacraft MV 1546 AW Tunnel DD 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 2010 at 16,4 ft versus Alumacraft MV 1546 AW Tunnel DD 2007 at 15,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 tips the scales at 865 lbs — 831 lbs more than the Alumacraft MV 1546 AW Tunnel DD 2007 at 34 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 MV 1546 AW Tunnel DD 2007 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 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 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV 1546 AW Tunnel DD 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft MV 1546 AW Tunnel DD 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
ModelMV 1546 AW Tunnel DD
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam65 in
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches65
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 - Detail865 lbs. (392 kg)
Weight - Detail340 lbs
Weight - kg392.36
Weight - kg154.22
Weight - lbs.865
Weight - lbs.34
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail46 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16.42
Length - Feet15
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches18
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
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 thickness0.082 in
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 max25 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs. (583 kg)
Maximum capacity570 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people4