Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2011 against a modified vee Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 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 Classic 165 CS 2011 measures 16,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 14,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2013 tips the scales at 1 145 lbs — 250 lbs less than the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2011 at 895 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 115 hp, the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2013 has a 40-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2011's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 2 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2013 comes in at 10 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 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.