Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 vs Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1542 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 against a flat Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1542 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 Riveted Jon 1542 2012 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 — 844 lbs more than the Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1542 2012 at 21 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 Riveted Jon 1542 2012 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 Riveted Jon 1542 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 Riveted Jon 1542 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
ModelRiveted Jon 1542
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam62 in
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches62
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 - Detail210 lbs
Weight - kg392.36
Weight - kg95.25
Weight - lbs.865
Weight - lbs.21
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
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
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 thickness0.063 in
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 - 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 capacity775 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people4