Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 vs Alumacraft Pro 185 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 against a flat Alumacraft Pro 185 2013 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 Pro 185 2013 at 18,4 ft. At 8 lbs and 11 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 Pro 185 2013 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 2 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Pro 185 2013 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 Tiller 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Pro 185 2013 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 Tiller
ModelPro 185
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam86 / 60 in. (2.18 / 1.52 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches6
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detail24 in. (0.61 m) side height
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches24
Weight - Detail800 lbs. (363 kg)
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs. (498 kg)
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.11
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 m)
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches221
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. (2.6 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 hp (37 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,295 lbs. (587 kg)
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people4
Storagenot available
StorageBow & Aft Livewell: 20 gal. (76 l)