Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV Tex CS Deluxe 2001 vs Alumacraft Pro 165 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV Tex CS Deluxe 2001 vs Alumacraft Pro 165 2012 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 Pro 165 2012 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft MV Tex CS Deluxe 2001 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 MV Tex CS Deluxe 2001 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Pro 165 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft MV Tex CS Deluxe 2001 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV Tex CS Deluxe 2001 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Pro 165 2012 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
ModelMV Tex CS Deluxe
ModelPro 165
Model Year2001
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70"
Beam74 / 50 in. (1.88 / 1.27 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.27
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches5
Weight - Detail425 lbs
Weight - Detail830 lbs. (376 kg)
Weight - kg192.78
Weight - kg376.48
Weight - lbs.425
Weight - lbs.83
Length overall - Detail16' 0"
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches192
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.75 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide Height: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in. (0.53 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom and Sides: 0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 - 55 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.71 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people4
Storagenot available
StorageAft Livewells: 20 gal. ea. (75.71 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)