Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2008 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2008 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 150 hp, the Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2008 has a 90-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2004'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 MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Dominator 175 Sport 2008 caps at 5. 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 Dominator 175 Sport 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelDominator 175 Sport
ModelMV 2072 AW Tunnel
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.38 m)
Beam96 in
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches96
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.09 m) To Floor: 23 in. (0.57 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,482 lbs. (672 kg)
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - kg672.22
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - lbs.1482
Weight - lbs.8
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.38 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Meters5.38
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 9 in. (5.38 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters5.41
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches213
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 thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Engine max60 hp w/Tiller Steering; 90 hp w/Console Steering
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,245 lbs. (564 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people8 persons