When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 and the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2013 are modified vee 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 Waterfowler 16 2012 measures 16,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2013 tips the scales at 1 175 lbs — 650 lbs less than the Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 at 525 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 MV 2072 AW FF 2013 has a 90-hp advantage over the Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2013 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2013 comes in at 9 lbs per hp versus 13 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft All Weld Waterfowler 16 2012. 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.