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2001 Alumacraft V16 Photos
2001 Alumacraft V16 Test Details
| Category | Multi Species Fish |
| Length | 16ft 6in / 4.88 m |
| Beam | 76ft / 23.16 m |
| Weight | 660 lb |
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2001 Alumacraft V16 Description
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Its amazing how much effort a boat manufacturer will put into some of the smallest details.
Equally stunning is how much time a boat tester will invest in examining every little feature. I actually counted how many pieces of upholstery went into making the Alumacraft V16s seats. Would you believe nine? Just for the seat back.
If you only want to sit your arse on the best, these are them seats. Not only is the green-and-gold colour scheme created with beautiful workmanship, the seats are nicely contoured to mould to the shape of your body.
The captains pedestal swivels and is mounted on rails so that anybody can get comfortable at the helm. This boat comes with two seats and three pedestal sockets so you can choose your fishin position.
Want more? How about a nine-and-a half-foot rodlocker? If you dont want to put your rod away when you make the trek from one fishing hole to another, simply secure it to the starboard-located locker with the Velcro straps provided.
To port, theres a livewell with a drop-in bait bucket. Whats special about the livewell is the insulated lid to prevent the fish you caught early in the day from stewing before you get home.
The V16 comes almost totally rigged to fish. A trolling system is standard,
with a trolling motor offered as an option. Up in the bow theres a locking electronics compartment. Its the ideal place to stow away your fishfinder and GPS.
Alumacraft has given full attention to the hull. The craft is constructed with two layers of metal for extra durability, a solid ride, better handling and even quieter operation. The off-white hull is decked out with some jazzy green, gold and burgundy graphics. Very classy. (You can also order the V16 in midnight grey with silver, or burgundy with gold accents.)
A spray rail blends so well with the hull you almost miss it. However, when youre cruising through chop you sure do appreciate it. Theres not a lot of freeboard, so when riding in this craft you feel pretty wide open. Other than the windscreen and the spray rail, theres nothing to protect you from the elements. Good thing they both do a bang-up job.
The Yamaha 50-hp outboard also does an admirable job, propelling the 16-footer to 20 mph in just 4.39 seconds. As for handling, the Alumacraft held it own across wakes and chop. It likes the prop to be buried deep for turns. It doesnt provide a stellar ride, but the boats definitely dependable.
When under way, youll notice the useful no-feedback steering. Boats equipped with this feature dont give you any arm strain. The motor doesnt pull to one side or the other when youre running straight.
Another noteworthy item: even with the 50 horses running full-speed, you dont get much vibration.
If youre looking for a hardy boat, aluminum is definitely the answer. And thanks to the latest technology and attention to detail, Alumacraft has turned an aluminum fishing boat, like the V16 Ltd., into a vessel with as much luxury as many high-priced day-cruisers.
2001 Alumacraft V16 Test Specifications
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Test boat engine:
Yamaha C50, 50-hp,
698-cc (42.6-cid),
three-cylinder, two-stroke
outboard engine.
Acceleration
mph sec.
0-20 4.39
0-30 9.7
Top speed (radar)
rpm mph
6,000 37.4
Cruising speed (radar)
rpm mph rpm mph
3,500 16.1 5,000 27.3
4,000 20.7 5,500 31.3
4,500 24.7
Sound levels at cruise (4,000 rpm)
helm aft cockpit
81 dbA 85 dbA
Sound levels at top speed
helm aft cockpit
87 dbA 94 dbA
Speed testing by Stalker radar
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