When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 and the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2013 are tunnel designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 measures 18,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 tips the scales at 875 lbs — 801 lbs more than the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2013 at 74 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 and 90 hp for the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2013. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 carries 21 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2013. 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 VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2013 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 10 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft All-Weld VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011. 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 VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.