Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 against a modified vee Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2009 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 measures 16,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 tips the scales at 622 lbs — 610 lbs more than the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2009 at 12 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 Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2009 tops out at 130 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 2008 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 CC 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 CS 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 CC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2009 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 160 CS 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
ModelFisherman 160 CS
ModelMV 2072 AW Tunnel CC
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam94 in
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches94
Depth - DetailMaximum: 32 in. (0.82 m) To Floor: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail622 lbs. (282 kg)
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - kg282.13
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.622
Weight - lbs.12
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches24
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessFull Vee Hull: Bottom-0.080 in. (2 mm) Sides-0.065 in. (1.7 mm)
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typeOther
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 hp (30 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Engine maxnot available
Engine max130 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people8