Matching a modified vee Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW CC 2012 against a deep vee Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2013 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW CC 2012 at 18,0 ft versus Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2013 at 16,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2013 tips the scales at 1 175 lbs — 300 lbs less than the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW CC 2012 at 875 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW CC 2012 and 90 hp for the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW CC 2012 carries 21 gallons versus 17 gallons in the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW CC 2012 comes in at 10 lbs per hp versus 13 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2013. 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.