Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 against a flat Alumacraft Pro 175 2012 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 Fisherman 160 CS 2008 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Pro 175 2012 at 17,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Pro 175 2012 tips the scales at 1 075 lbs — 453 lbs less than the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 at 622 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 Pro 175 2012 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 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 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Pro 175 2012 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 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 Pro 175 2012 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
ModelFisherman 160 CS
ModelPro 175
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam84 / 56 in. (2.13 / 1.42 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches56
Depth - DetailMaximum: 32 in. (0.82 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail622 lbs. (282 kg)
Weight - Detail1,075 lbs. (487 kg)
Weight - kg282.13
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - lbs.622
Weight - lbs.1075
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.13 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 m)
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches209
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide Height: 23 in. (0.58 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches23
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides-0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull typeOther
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 hp (30 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people4
Storagenot available
StorageBow and Aft Livewells: 20 gal. ea. (75.71 l)