When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2013 and the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2007 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2007 measures 18,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2013 tips the scales at 1 175 lbs — 1 007 lbs more than the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2007 at 168 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2007 has a 45-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2013's 130-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft Tournament Sport 185 2007 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 9 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW FF 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.