Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Lunker II 165 CS 2010 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Lunker II 165 CS 2010 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2002 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 50 hp for the Alumacraft Lunker II 165 CS 2010 and 60 hp for the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2002. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2002 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Lunker II 165 CS 2010 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 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Lunker II 165 CS 2010 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 II 165 CS
ModelMV 2072 AW Tunnel
Model Year201
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in. (1.93 m)
Beam96 in
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches96
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (0.88 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail700 lbs. (317 kg)
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.8
Width [transom] - Detail73 in. (1.85 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches24
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Engine max60 hp w/Tiller Steering; 90 hp w/Console Steering
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,235 lbs. (560 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people8 persons