Matching a modified vee Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW SC 2011 against a deep vee Alumacraft Competitor 165 Sport 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 Competitor 165 Sport 2012 measures 16,6 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 14,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW SC 2011 at 2,0 feet (2011). At 11 lbs and 104 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW SC 2011 has a 25-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Competitor 165 Sport 2012'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 19 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 SC 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Competitor 165 Sport 2012 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 SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW SC 2011 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft Competitor 165 Sport 2012. 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.