Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 vs Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel CC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 against a tunnel Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel CC 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 VB 1756 AW Tunnel CC 2013 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft VB 1756 AW Tunnel CC 2013 tips the scales at 815 lbs — 193 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 VB 1756 AW Tunnel CC 2013 tops out at 75 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 VB 1756 AW Tunnel CC 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 VB 1756 AW Tunnel CC 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
ModelVB 1756 AW Tunnel CC
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam83 in
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches83
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 - Detail815 lbs
Weight - kg282.13
Weight - kg369.68
Weight - lbs.622
Weight - lbs.815
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches204
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides-0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typeOther
Hull typeTunnel
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 - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people4