Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fish Hunter 2000 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fish Hunter 2000 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 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 Fisherman 160 CS 2011 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Fish Hunter 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 Fisherman 160 CS 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fish Hunter 2000 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Fish Hunter 2000 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelFish Hunter
ModelFisherman 160 CS
Model Year2
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86"
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail1100 lbs
Weight - Detail622 lbs. (282 kg)
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - kg282.13
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.622
Length overall - Detail18' 0"
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches198
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail32 in. (0.84 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.55 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches32
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.55 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.070 in. (1.78 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 - 115hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people5
Storagenot available
StorageSide Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,118 lbs. (507 kg)