Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS 2012 against a tunnel Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 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 Competitor 165 CS 2012 measures 16,6 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 14,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). At 104 lbs and 74 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS 2012 and 90 hp for the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2013. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS 2012 carries 19 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2013. 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 Competitor 165 CS 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS 2012 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2013 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS 2012. 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.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Competitor 165 CS 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.