Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Competitor 185 Tiller 2013 against a modified vee Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2008 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 185 Tiller 2013 measures 18,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). At 13 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Competitor 185 Tiller 2013'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 185 Tiller 2013 carries 34 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 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 SC 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Competitor 185 Tiller 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2008 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 Competitor 185 Tiller 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.