Matching a modified vee Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW SC 2011 against a deep vee Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 2013 measures 18,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,7 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 15 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 150 hp, the Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 2013 has a 35-hp advantage over the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW SC 2011's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 2013 carries 34 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW SC 2011. 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 SC 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 2013 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.