Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW 2012 vs Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW 2012 vs Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2003 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 60 hp for the Alumacraft All-Weld MV 2072 AW 2012 and 60 hp for the Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2003. 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.
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 MV Tex Special 2003 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
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 MV Tex Special 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelAll-Weld MV 2072 AW
ModelMV Tex Special
Model Year2012
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
BeamBeam: 70 in. Bottom: 48 in
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - Detail510 lbs
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.51
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inches27
Height - Inches21
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]20 in. Width: 69 in
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches192
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeTunnel
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum people5 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailn/a