Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a other Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 2008 against a modified vee Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2010 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 Tiller 2008 measures 16,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2010 at 2,0 feet (2010). At 6 lbs and 12 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2010 tops out at 130 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 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 FF 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Fisherman 160 Tiller 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 FF 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 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 160 Tiller 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 Tiller
ModelMV 2072 AW FF
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam94 in. (2.39 m)
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 - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail600 lbs. (272 kg)
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.6
Weight - lbs.12
Width [transom] - Detail67 in (1.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detail72 in. (1.83 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]21 in. (.53 m)
Length - Meters4.95
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in. (.69 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches24
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. (2.6 mm)
Hull typeOther
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp (18 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (60.57 l)
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 (97 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (952.5 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people8