Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Navigator 165CS 2000 vs Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1236 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Navigator 165CS 2000 vs Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1236 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 Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1236 2011 tops out at 15 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Navigator 165CS 2000 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 Navigator 165CS 2000 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Riveted Jon 1236 2011 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Navigator 165CS 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Navigator 165CS 2000 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 Riveted Jon 1236 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelNavigator 165CS
ModelRiveted Jon 1236
Model Year2
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches55
Weight - Detail880 lbs
Weight - Detail125 lbs
Weight - kg399.16
Weight - kg56.7
Weight - lbs.88
Weight - lbs.125
Length overall - Detail16' 5"
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches144
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail19 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches19
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet12
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.053 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard35 - 75hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max15 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people3
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity540 lbs