Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2006 vs Alumacraft Phantom AW 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2006 vs Alumacraft Phantom AW 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 Lunker 165 LTD CS 2006 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft Phantom AW 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 Lunker 165 LTD CS 2006 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Phantom AW 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 Lunker 165 LTD CS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2006 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 Phantom AW 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
ModelLunker 165 LTD CS
ModelPhantom AW
Model Year2006
Model Year2
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in. (1.93 m)
Beam81"
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches81
Depth - DetailMaximum: 37 in. (.94 m) To Floor: 22 in. (.56 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail700 lbs. (318 kg)
Weight - Detail1100 lbs
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.11
Width [transom] - Detail72.5 in. (1.84 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (.51 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.03
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Length overall - Detail17' 4"
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 in. (2.0 mm) Sides: .065 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow?2nd Plate: .060 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp (37 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
Maximum capacity1,235 lbs. (560 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people4 person