Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 vs Alumacraft PF 175 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 against a flat Alumacraft PF 175 2012 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 PF 175 2012 at 17,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 tips the scales at 865 lbs — 760 lbs more than the Alumacraft PF 175 2012 at 105 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 PF 175 2012 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft PF 175 2012 carries 21 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 PF 175 2012 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 PF 175 2012 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
ModelPF 175
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam88 / 56 in. (2.24 / 1.42 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches56
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 - Detail1,050 lbs. (476.27 kg)
Weight - kg392.36
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.865
Weight - lbs.105
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.13 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 m)
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16.42
Length - Feet17.42
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches209
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide Height: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches23
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 and Sides: 0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard75 hp (56 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs. (583 kg)
Maximum capacity1,195 lbs. (542 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people4
Storagenot available
StorageBow and Aft Livewells: 20 gal. ea. (75.71 l)