Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 vs Alumacraft VS170 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 CS 2010 against a modified vee Alumacraft VS170 2006 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 VS170 2006 at 17,0 ft. At 865 lbs and 852 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Alumacraft VS170 2006 tops out at 75 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 VS170 2006 carries 16 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 VS170 2006 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 VS170 2006 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
ModelVS17
Model Year201
Model Year2006
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 - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail865 lbs. (392 kg)
Weight - Detail852 lbs. (387 kg)
Weight - kg392.36
Weight - kg386.46
Weight - lbs.865
Weight - lbs.852
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. (.56 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
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
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 thickness.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 - Detail16 gal. (60 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (67 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs. (583 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people4