Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2002 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2002 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2010 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 115 hp, the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2010 has a 80-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2002's 35-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 SC 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 LTD 2002 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 SC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2010 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 Fisherman 145 LTD 2002 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
ModelFisherman 145 LTD
ModelMV 2072 AW SC
Model Year2002
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam94 in. (2.39 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail460 lbs
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Weight - kg208.65
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.11
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]21 in. (.53 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in. (1.83 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in. (.69 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35 HP
Engine max115 hp (85 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (60.61 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people8
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (952.5 kg)