Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 and the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 are deep vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 tips the scales at 1 735 lbs — 1 727 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 Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 carries 38 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008. 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 Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 195 CS 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelClassic Camp 165 Tiller
ModelTournament Pro 195 CS
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches97
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches43
Weight - Detail800 lbs. (363 kg)
Weight - Detail1,735 lbs. (787 kg)
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg786.98
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.1735
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters5
Length - Meters5.86
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 3 in. (5.86 m)
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters5.87
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches231
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 thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 hp (37 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (148 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,295 lbs. (587 kg)
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people6