Matching a modified vee Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2006 against a flat Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2011 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2006 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2011 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2006 tips the scales at 1 175 lbs — 500 lbs more than the Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2011 at 675 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 90 hp, the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2006 has a 30-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2011's 60-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 Dominator 165 CS 2006 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2006 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft MV Tex Special 2011 comes in at 11 lbs per hp versus 13 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft Dominator 165 CS 2006. 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.