Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Competitor 165 Sport 2012 against a modified vee Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 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 Sport 2012 measures 16,6 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 14,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2013 tips the scales at 1 175 lbs — 1 071 lbs less than the Alumacraft Competitor 165 Sport 2012 at 104 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 2013 has a 40-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Competitor 165 Sport 2012's 90-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 Competitor 165 Sport 2012 carries 19 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft Competitor 165 Sport 2012 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 9 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 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.