Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 vs Alumacraft V14 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 against a modified vee Alumacraft V14 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 V14 2007 at 14,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 tips the scales at 865 lbs — 596 lbs more than the Alumacraft V14 2007 at 269 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 V14 2007 tops out at 20 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 at 16,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Alumacraft V14 2007 at 14,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelClassic Camp 165 CS
ModelV14
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam68 in. (1.73 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches68
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 - Detail20 in. Transom: 269 lbs. (122 kg)
Weight - kg392.36
Weight - kg122.02
Weight - lbs.865
Weight - lbs.269
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail62 in. (1.58 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]15 or 20 in. (0.38 or 0.51 m)
Length - Meters5
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Feet16.42
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.34 m)
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches171
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
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 thickness0.065 in. (1.65 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 max20 hp (15 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs. (583 kg)
Maximum capacity20 in. Transom: 1,195 lbs. (542 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people5