Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2000 vs Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-16 (20 in.) 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2000 vs Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-16 (20 in.) 2011 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 Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-16 (20 in.) 2011 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-16 (20 in.) 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2000 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-16 (20 in.) 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-16 (20 in.) 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2000 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelCrappie Jon
ModelVs and Ts V-16 (20 in.)
Model Year2
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam64"
Beam70 in. (1.78 m)
Beam - Meters1.63
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches64
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail330 lbs
Weight - Detail285 lbs. (129 kg)
Weight - kg149.69
Weight - kg129.27
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.285
Length overall - Detail14' 0"
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches199
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail62 in. (1.58 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBow: 30 in. (0.76 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.58
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard10 - 25hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people3 person
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,380 lbs. (626 kg)