Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2013 against a modified vee Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2009 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 2013 measures 16,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 14,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2013 tips the scales at 895 lbs — 883 lbs more than the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2009 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 130 hp, the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2009 has a 55-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2013'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 — 17 gal and 16 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 2013 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2009 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 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.