Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2003 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel SC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2003 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel SC 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 130 hp, the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel SC 2005 has a 80-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2003's 50-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 SC 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Lunker 165 LTD CS 2003 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 SC 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel SC 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 Lunker 165 LTD CS 2003 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
ModelLunker 165 LTD CS
ModelMV 2072 AW Tunnel SC
Model Year2003
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches96
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail700 lbs
Weight - Detail1100 lb.s
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.11
Height - Detail37 in
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Meters0.94
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inches37
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]72.5 in. 20 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom/sides: .102 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwo 10.5 gal
Engine max50 hp
Engine max130 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters41.64
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal10.5
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available