Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2006 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2006 against a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 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 Jon 2006 at 14,0 ft versus Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2009 at 16,0 ft. At 33 lbs and 6 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2006 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 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 Tiller 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2006 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 Tiller 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 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 Jon 2006 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 Jon
ModelFisherman 160 Tiller
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam64 in. (1.62 m) Bottom: 42 in. (1.07 m)
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam - Meters1.63
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches64
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail330 lbs. (150 kg)
Weight - Detail600 lbs. (272 kg)
Weight - kg149.69
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.6
Width [transom] - Detail62 in. (1.57 m)
Width [transom] - Detail67 in (1.7 m)
Height - Detail20 in. (.51 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (.38 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Meters4.27
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 32 in (0.82 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .063 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides-0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeOther
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp (19 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard25 hp (18 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity620 lbs. (281 kg)
Maximum capacity1,118 lbs. (507 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people5