Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2007 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2007 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2004 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 60 hp, the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2004 has a 45-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2007's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Crappie Jon 2007 caps at 2. 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 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2004 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 Crappie Jon 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelCrappie Jon
ModelMV 2072 AW Tunnel
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam64 in. (1.62 m) Bottom: 42 in. (1.07 m)
Beam96 in
Beam - Meters1.63
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches64
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail330 lbs. (150 kg)
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - kg149.69
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.8
Width [transom] - Detail62 in. (1.57 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Meters4.27
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches168
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 thickness0.063 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max15 hp (11 kW)
Engine max60 hp w/Tiller Steering; 90 hp w/Console Steering
Operational Info
Maximum capacity620 lbs. (281 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people2
Maximum people8 persons