Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2009 against a flat Alumacraft PF 175 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 2009 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft PF 175 2013 at 17,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft PF 175 2013 tips the scales at 1 085 lbs — 280 lbs less than the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2009 at 805 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 PF 175 2013 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2009 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 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft PF 175 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.