Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2009 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2009 vs Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2002 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 Waterfowler 15 2002 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 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 Tiller 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2002 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 Tiller 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 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 Waterfowler 15 2002 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 Tiller
ModelWaterfowler 15
Model Year2009
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam65 in
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches65
Depth - DetailMaximum: 32 in (0.82 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail600 lbs. (272 kg)
Weight - Detail330 lbs
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - kg149.69
Weight - lbs.6
Weight - lbs.33
Width [transom] - Detail67 in (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches2
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches18
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 standard25 hp (18 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,118 lbs. (507 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people4 persons