Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2004 vs Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-16 (20 in.) 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2004 vs Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-16 (20 in.) 2011 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 50 hp, the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2004 has a 25-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-16 (20 in.) 2011's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2004 and its 50-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Alumacraft Vs and Ts V-16 (20 in.) 2011 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelLunker 165 LTD CS
ModelVs and Ts V-16 (20 in.)
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in
Beam70 in. (1.78 m)
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches7
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail700 lbs
Weight - Detail285 lbs. (129 kg)
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - kg129.27
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.285
Height - Detail37 in
Height - DetailBow: 30 in. (0.76 m)
Height - Meters0.94
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inches37
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]20 in. Width: 72.5 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches199
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail62 in. (1.58 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.58
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Engine max50 hp
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,380 lbs. (626 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available