Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS 2012 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 Tunnel 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS 2012 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 Tunnel 2002 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS 2012 has a 55-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 Tunnel 2002's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 Tunnel 2002 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Waterfowler 16 Tunnel 2002 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
ModelCompetitor 165 CS
ModelWaterfowler 16 Tunnel
Model Year2012
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam74 in
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches74
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,040 lbs. (471 kg)
Weight - Detail525 lbs
Weight - kg471.74
Weight - kg238.14
Weight - lbs.104
Weight - lbs.525
Width [transom] - Detail87 in. (2.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feet16.58
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches199
Length overall - Inches192
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.065 in. (2 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (71 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max35 hp w/Tiller Steering; 60 hp w/Console Steering
Operational Info
StorageAft Livewell: 19 gal. (71 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,325 lbs. (601 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people5 persons