Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 vs Alumacraft T14V 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 against a modified vee Alumacraft T14V 2013 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 T14V 2013 at 14,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 tips the scales at 622 lbs — 420 lbs more than the Alumacraft T14V 2013 at 202 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 T14V 2013 tops out at 15 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 T14V 2013 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 T14V 2013 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
ModelT14V
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam61 in. (1.52 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches61
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 - Detail202 lbs. (92 kg)
Weight - kg282.13
Weight - kg91.63
Weight - lbs.622
Weight - lbs.202
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches168
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in. (0.66 m) bow
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches26
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides-0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull thickness0.060 in. (1.52 mm) bottom 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) sides
Hull typeOther
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 hp (30 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max15 hp (11 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (374 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people4