Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 vs Alumacraft Trophy 205 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 against a deep vee Alumacraft Trophy 205 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft Trophy 205 2013 measures 20,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2013 tips the scales at 1 915 lbs — 1 293 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 Trophy 205 2013 tops out at 250 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 Trophy 205 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Trophy 205 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelFisherman 160 CS
ModelTrophy 205
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches96
Depth - DetailMaximum: 32 in. (0.82 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Detail47 - 27 in. (1.2 - 0.69 m) max to floor
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail622 lbs. (282 kg)
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (868 kg)
Weight - kg282.13
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - lbs.622
Weight - lbs.1915
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches248
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides-0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.080 in. (2 mm) side
Hull typeOther
Hull typeDeep Vee
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 - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs. (1,066 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people9
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l) Aft Livewell: 21 gal. (79 l)