Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1448 2010 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alumacraft 1448 2010 against a modified vee Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft 1448 2010 measures 14,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2010 at 2,0 feet (2010). At 26 lbs and 11 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2010 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft 1448 2010 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 2072 AW SC 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1448 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1448 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1448
ModelMV 2072 AW SC
Model Year201
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.78 m)
Beam94 in. (2.39 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail260 lbs. (118 kg)
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.11
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.22 m)
Width [transom] - Detail72 in. (1.83 m)
Height - Detail21 in. (.53 m)
Height - Detail27 in. (.69 m)
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches27
Height [transom]15 or 20 in. (.38 or .51 m)
Height [transom]21 in. (.53 m)
Length - Meters4.27
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.070 in. (1.78 mm)
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (19 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (60.61 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp (85 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity885 lbs. (401 kg)
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (952.5 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people8