Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fish Hunter 2000 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fish Hunter 2000 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2005 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 Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2005 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Fish Hunter 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fish Hunter 2000 caps at 4. 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2005 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 Fish Hunter 2000 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelFish Hunter
ModelMV 2072 AW Tunnel
Model Year2
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1100 lbs
Weight - Detail850 lbs
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.85
Length overall - Detail18' 0"
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .102 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 - 115hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp, 130 w/cons
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people8