Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2012 vs Alumacraft Phantom V17 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2012 vs Alumacraft Phantom V17 2000 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 Fisherman 160 Tiller 2012 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Phantom V17 2000 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Phantom V17 2000 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Phantom V17 2000 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
ModelPhantom V17
Model Year2012
Model Year2
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam81"
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail600 lbs. (272 kg)
Weight - Detail1094 lbs
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - kg496.23
Weight - lbs.6
Weight - lbs.1094
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail32 in. (0.84 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.55 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches32
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.55 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail17' 4"
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.070 in. (1.78 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard60 - 135hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Operational Info
StorageSide Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,118 lbs. (507 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people4 person