Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fish Hunter 2000 vs Alumacraft Lunker 165 Tiller 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fish Hunter 2000 vs Alumacraft Lunker 165 Tiller 2012 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 Lunker 165 Tiller 2012 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Fish Hunter 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Fish Hunter 2000 carries 24 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Alumacraft Lunker 165 Tiller 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Lunker 165 Tiller 2012 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 Lunker 165 Tiller 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Lunker 165 Tiller 2012 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
ModelLunker 165 Tiller
Model Year2
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86"
Beam76 in. (1.93 m)
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches76
Weight - Detail1100 lbs
Weight - Detail705 lbs. (320 kg)
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - kg319.78
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.705
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
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail73 in. (1.85 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 - 115hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail8 gal. (30.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters30.28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people5
Storagenot available
StorageSide Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,235 lbs. (560 kg)