Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW 2002 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 70 hp for the AlumaCraft Classic 165 2022 and 60 hp for the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW 2002. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW 2002 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 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 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
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
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 - Detail800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.8
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 - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeYAMAHA
Engine makenot available
Horsepower70 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp w/Tiller Steering; 90 hp w/Console Steering
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAlumacraft
Modelnot available
ModelMV 2072 AW
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2002
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum