Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 vs Alumacraft VS170 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 against a modified vee Alumacraft VS170 2006 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 2009 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft VS170 2006 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft VS170 2006 tips the scales at 852 lbs — 230 lbs less than the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2009 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 VS170 2006 tops out at 75 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 VS170 2006 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 VS170 2006 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
ModelVS17
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam74 in. (1.88 m) Bottom: 52 in. (1.32 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches74
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 - Detail852 lbs. (387 kg)
Weight - kg282.13
Weight - kg386.46
Weight - lbs.622
Weight - lbs.852
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detail74 in. (1.88 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]22 in. (.56 m)
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Meters5.18
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.18 m)
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches204
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides-0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull thickness.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeOther
Hull typeModified 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 - Detail16 gal. (60 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (67 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people4