Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 against a modified vee Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel SC 2007 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 Camp 165 Tiller 2008 measures 16,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel SC 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). At 8 lbs and 11 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel SC 2007 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel SC 2007 carries 16 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008. 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 Tunnel SC 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Classic Camp 165 Tiller 2008 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 Tunnel SC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel SC 2007 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 Camp 165 Tiller 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelClassic Camp 165 Tiller
ModelMV 2072 AW Tunnel SC
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam96 in
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches96
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail800 lbs. (363 kg)
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.11
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches24
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides: 0.065 in. (1.7 mm) 2XB Bow-2nd Plate: .065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 hp (37 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,295 lbs. (587 kg)
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people8