Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2012 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2012 against a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 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 Crappie Deluxe 2012 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 tips the scales at 622 lbs — 570 lbs less than the Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2012 at 52 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 Crappie Deluxe 2012 carries a rated maximum of 30 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Deluxe 2012 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 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 Crappie Deluxe 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelCrappie Deluxe
ModelFisherman 160 CS
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 / 48 in. (1.8 / 1.2 m)
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail520 lbs. (236 kg)
Weight - Detail622 lbs. (282 kg)
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - kg282.13
Weight - lbs.52
Weight - lbs.622
Width [transom] - Detail68 in. (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Height - DetailSide Height: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches195
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 32 in. (0.82 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides-0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeOther
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max30 hp (22 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 10 gal. (37.85 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity745 lbs. (338 kg)
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people5