Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 vs Alumacraft Invader 175 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 vs Alumacraft Invader 175 2004 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 Invader 175 2004 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 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 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Invader 175 2004 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 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 Invader 175 2004 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
ModelInvader 175
Model Year2009
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam88 in. Bottom: 64 in
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches88
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 - Detail1200 lbs
Weight - kg282.13
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.622
Weight - lbs.12
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]22 in. Width: 88 in
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches209
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in
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 thicknessnot available
Hull typeOther
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 hp (30 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people4 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailn/a