Matching a tunnel Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW 2012 against a deep vee Alumacraft Competitor 175 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 175 Sport 2013 measures 17,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 15,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Competitor 175 Sport 2013 tips the scales at 1 375 lbs — 1 363 lbs less than the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Alumacraft Competitor 175 Sport 2013 has a 90-hp advantage over the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW 2012's 60-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 175 Sport 2013 carries 34 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW 2012. 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 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Competitor 175 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 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 2012 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 9 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft Competitor 175 Sport 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.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW 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 Competitor 175 Sport 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.