Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 vs Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 against a modified vee Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2010 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 Tiller 2008 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2010 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2010 tips the scales at 675 lbs — 667 lbs less than the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 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 MV Tex Special 2010 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 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 Tiller 2008 and Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2010 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelClassic Camp 165 Tiller
ModelMV Tex Special
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam74 in. (1.88 m) Bottom: 50 in. (1.27 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 - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detail800 lbs. (363 kg)
Weight - Detail675 lbs. (307 kg)
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg306.17
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.675
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.75 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.50 m)
Length - Meters5
Length - Meters4.88
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow-2nd Plate: .065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 hp (37 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 (45 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,295 lbs. (587 kg)
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people5