Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2005 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 130 hp, the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2005 has a 60-hp advantage over the AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022's 70-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 carries 17 gallons versus 11 gallons in the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2005. 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 MV 2072 AW FF 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2005 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 Classic 165 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches24
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1200 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.12
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Gal10.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters41.64
Engine makeYAMAHA
Engine makenot available
Horsepower70 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwo 10.5 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max130 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAlumacraft
Modelnot available
ModelMV 2072 AW FF
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .102 in