Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft Lunker V 16LTD Mag 2000 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft Lunker V 16LTD Mag 2000 vs Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2008 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 Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2008 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Lunker V 16LTD Mag 2000 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 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Lunker V 16LTD Mag 2000 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2008 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 V 16LTD Mag 2000 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 V 16LTD Mag
ModelMV 2072 AW Tunnel
Model Year2
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail660 lbs
Weight - Detail850 lbs
Weight - kg299.37
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - lbs.66
Weight - lbs.85
Length overall - Detail16' 6"
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 - 50hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp, 90 hp with optional console and optional floor
Operational Info
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people8
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs