Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2002 vs Alumacraft Yukon 165 CS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2002 vs Alumacraft Yukon 165 CS 2008 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 Yukon 165 CS 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2002's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Yukon 165 CS 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft Waterfowler 15 2002 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Yukon 165 CS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Yukon 165 CS 2008 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 Waterfowler 15 2002 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
ModelWaterfowler 15
ModelYukon 165 CS
Model Year2002
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam65 in
Beam76 in. (1.92 m)
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches76
Weight - Detail330 lbs
Weight - Detail700 lbs. (317 kg)
Weight - kg149.69
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.7
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches198
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (0.88 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.54 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail73 in. (1.85 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,235 lbs. (560 kg)