Matching a tunnel Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW Tunnel FF 2011 against a modified vee Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2007 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 Dominator 165 CS 2007 measures 16,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW Tunnel FF 2011 at 2,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2007 tips the scales at 1 175 lbs — 1 163 lbs less than the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW Tunnel FF 2011 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 Tunnel FF 2011 has a 40-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2007'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 22 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 Tunnel FF 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2007 caps at 5. 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 Tunnel FF 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 Tunnel FF 2011 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 13 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2007. 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 Tunnel FF 2011 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 Dominator 165 CS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.