Matching a tunnel Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW FF 2012 against a modified vee Alumacraft MV 1860 AW CC 2008 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 MV 1860 AW CC 2008 measures 18,0 feet overall (2008), 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 MV 1860 AW CC 2008 tips the scales at 905 lbs — 893 lbs less 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 130 hp for the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW FF 2012 and 115 hp for the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW CC 2008. 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 FF 2012 carries 21 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW CC 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 MV 1860 AW CC 2008 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 8 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft MV 1860 AW CC 2008. 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 MV 1860 AW CC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.