Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 vs Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 against a tunnel Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 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 VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 2013 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 2013 tips the scales at 905 lbs — 897 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 VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 2013 tops out at 75 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 VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 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 VB 1756 AW Tunnel SC 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
ModelVB 1756 AW Tunnel SC
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam83 in
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches83
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 - Detail800 lbs. (363 kg)
Weight - Detail905 lbs
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg410.5
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.905
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches204
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
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
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeTunnel
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
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 max75 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,295 lbs. (587 kg)
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people4