Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 vs Alumacraft PF170 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 against a modified vee Alumacraft PF170 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 PF170 2007 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 tips the scales at 865 lbs — 857 lbs more than the Alumacraft PF170 2007 at 8 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 PF170 2007 tops out at 60 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 PF170 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 PF170 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
ModelPF17
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam74 in. (1.88 m) Bottom: 52 in. (1.32 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches74
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detail865 lbs. (392 kg)
Weight - Detail800 lbs. (363 kg)
Weight - kg392.36
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - lbs.865
Weight - lbs.8
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail74 in. (1.88 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]22 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5
Length - Meters5.18
Length - Feet16.42
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.18 m)
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches204
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 thickness0.102 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 - 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 max60 hp (44 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs. (583 kg)
Maximum capacity900 lbs. (408 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people4