Matching a modified vee Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW SC 2011 against a tunnel Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW FF 2012 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 All-Weld MV 1860 AW SC 2011 measures 18,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW FF 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW SC 2011 tips the scales at 875 lbs — 863 lbs more than the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW FF 2012 at 12 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 130 hp, the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW FF 2012 has a 40-hp advantage over the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW SC 2011's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 21 gal and 21 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW FF 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW SC 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW FF 2012 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW FF 2012 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 10 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 1860 AW SC 2011. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW FF 2012 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 All-Weld MV 1860 AW SC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.